Oxygen TherapySATURİSTANCT07576946
The SATURİSTA Device
An observational study of Oxygen Therapy, run by Koç University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
This study aims to evaluate the functional performance and feasibility of the Saturista system, a novel device designed for automated oxygen flow regulation based on continuous monitoring of oxygen saturation (SpO₂). Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Oxygen Therapy
- How many people
- 7 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 15 Mar 2026to Dec 2026
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 years and older
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: The study population consists of healthy adult volunteers recruited for a pilot feasibility evaluation of the Saturista system. Participants are individuals without known respiratory or cardiovascular disease and with normal baseline oxygen saturation levels. The purpose of selecting a healthy population is to assess the technical performance and functional reliability of the system under controlled conditions before clinical testing in patient populations. All participants will undergo a structured, scenario-based testing protocol, including baseline monitoring, controlled desaturation maneuvers within safe physiological limits, probe disconnection, and signal recovery. This population allows for standardized assessment of the system's ability to monitor SpO₂, generate alarms, display real-time data, and manage signal-related events without the confounding effects of underlying clinical conditions.
Who may be able to join
- Healthy adult volunteers aged 18 years or older
- Resting oxygen saturation (SpO₂) within the normal range at baseline
- Ability to understand the study procedures and provide written informed consent
- Willingness to participate in all planned testing scenarios
Who cannot join
- History of chronic respiratory disease, including asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or interstitial lung disease
- Known cardiovascular disease or any condition that may affect oxygen saturation or hemodynamic stability
- Current respiratory symptoms, acute infection, or fever at the time of participation
- Anemia, peripheral circulatory disorders, or any condition that may interfere with pulse oximetry measurements
- Skin lesions, deformity, or injury at the intended probe placement site
- Pregnancy
- History of syncope, intolerance to short-duration breath-holding, or any condition that may increase risk during testing
- Inability or unwillingness to comply with study procedures
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Development and Pilot Evaluation of an Artificial Intelligence-Assisted System for Automated Oxygen Flow Regulation: The Saturista Device
This study aims to evaluate the functional performance and feasibility of the Saturista system, a novel device designed for automated oxygen flow regulation based on continuous monitoring of oxygen saturation (SpO₂). The system integrates real-time physiological monitoring, wireless data transmission, and centralized visualization to support timely detection of oxygen desaturation and clinical decision-making.
A pilot feasibility study will be conducted in healthy volunteers using a scenario-based protocol, including baseline monitoring, controlled desaturation, probe disconnection, and signal recovery. The primary objective is to assess the system's ability to generate alarms in response to changes in SpO₂ and to display data in real time. Secondary objectives include evaluation of response time, signal management, and overall system stability.
Read the detailed description
The Saturista system is a novel, integrated platform designed to support automated oxygen therapy management through continuous monitoring of oxygen saturation (SpO₂) and real-time decision support. The system combines pulse oximetry-based sensing, wireless data transmission, a cloud-based data infrastructure, and a web-based user interface within a distributed closed-loop control architecture.
In conventional clinical practice, oxygen therapy is typically adjusted manually based on intermittent assessment of oxygen saturation. This approach may delay recognition of physiological deterioration and timely intervention. The Saturista system addresses this limitation by enabling continuous monitoring, automated alarm generation, and centralized visualization of patient data at the nursing station.
The system consists of three main components: (i) a pulse oximetry-based monitoring module, (ii) an embedded device with wireless communication capabilities that regulates oxygen flow via a pneumatic valve mechanism, and (iii) a cloud-based software platform that processes physiological data and provides real-time visualization and alarm management.
This study is designed as a pilot feasibility study conducted in healthy volunteers to evaluate the technical and functional performance of the system. A scenario-based testing protocol will be applied, including baseline monitoring, controlled desaturation through short-duration breathing maneuvers, probe disconnection, and signal recovery. These scenarios simulate common clinical monitoring conditions and allow assessment of system responsiveness and reliability.
The primary outcome measures include the system's ability to detect decreases in SpO₂ and generate appropriate alarms, as well as its capacity to display physiological data in real time. Secondary outcomes include system response time, detection of signal loss, recovery performance, and overall operational stability.
The findings of this study are expected to provide preliminary evidence regarding the feasibility and functional performance of the Saturista system and to inform the design of future clinical studies in patient populations.
- Conditions
- Oxygen Therapy
- Keywords
- oxygen therapy, artifical-intelligence, medical device, nursing care, patient safety, sustainability
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Healthy Adult Volunteers (Pilot Feasibility Cohort) | This cohort includes healthy adult volunteers participating in a pilot feasibility study to evaluate the functional performance of the Saturista system. Participants will undergo a structured, scenario-based testing protocol under controlled conditions. The protocol includes baseline monitoring, controlled desaturation through short-duration breathing maneuvers, probe disconnection, and signal recovery. The purpose of this cohort is to assess the system's ability to monitor oxygen saturation (SpO₂), generate alarms in response to predefined threshold changes, display data in real time, and manage signal interruption and recovery. No therapeutic intervention is applied, and all procedures are conducted within safe physiological limits under supervision. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Real-Time Data Display Performance
Proportion of measurements successfully displayed on the user interface in real time during all testing scenarios.
Measured: Day 1, during multiple predefined simulation scenarios applied sequentially within a single testing session
Secondary outcomes (1)
Alarm Response Time
Time (in seconds) between a decrease in SpO₂ below the predefined threshold and activation of the system alarm.
Measured: Day 1, during multiple predefined simulation scenarios applied sequentially within a single testing session
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted8 May 2026
- Study start15 Mar 2026
- Primary completionJun 2026 (estimated)
- Study completionDec 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (3)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Oxygen TherapyStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 7 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Koç University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Health Institutes of Turkey, Istinye University
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07576946
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 25-134
- Acronym
- SATURİSTA
- Status last verified
- Apr 2026
- First submitted
- 24 Apr 2026
- Last updated
- 8 May 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Undecided: Individual participant data (IPD) sharing has not yet been determined. As this study is a pilot feasibility study involving a small sample of healthy volunteers, no formal data sharing plan has been established at this stage. Data sharing may be considered in future studies following evaluation of study outcomes, ethical considerations, and institutional policies.
Publications
McMullan J, Hart KW, Barczak C, Lindsell CJ, Branson R. Supplemental Oxygen Requirements of Critically Injured Adults: An Observational Trial. Mil Med. 2016 Aug;181(8):767-72. doi: 10.7205/MILMED-D-15-00356.
PubMed 27483512Hansen EF, Hove JD, Bech CS, Jensen JS, Kallemose T, Vestbo J. Automated oxygen control with O2matic(R) during admission with exacerbation of COPD. Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis. 2018 Dec 14;13:3997-4003. doi: 10.2147/COPD.S183762. eCollection 2018.
PubMed 30587955Douin DJ, Rice JD, Xiao M, Beaty L, Guo C, Withers C, Sullivan A, Anderson EL, Cheng AC, Banasiewicz MK, Semler MW, Lloyd BD, Maiga A, Gibbs KW, Stettler GR, Khan A, Sally MB, Wright FL, Aggarwal N, Bebarta VS, Ginde AA; SAVE-O2 AI Investigators. Statistical analysis plan for the Strategy to Avoid Excessive Oxygen using Autonomous Oxygen Titration Intervention (SAVE-O2 AI) trial: protocol. BMJ Open. 2026 Jan 28;16(1):e110739. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2025-110739.
PubMed 41605593
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 8 May 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Development and Pilot Evaluation of an Artificial Intelligence-Assisted System for Automated Oxygen Flow Regulation: The Saturista Device
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07576946
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- SATURİSTA / 25-134
- Conditions
- Oxygen Therapy
- Keywords
- oxygen therapy, artifical-intelligence, medical device, nursing care, patient safety, sustainability
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Active, not recruiting
- Enrolment
- 7 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Koç UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Health Institutes of Turkey, Istinye University
- Study start
- 15 Mar 2026 (actual)
- Primary completion
- Jun 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- Dec 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 8 May 2026 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This study aims to evaluate the functional performance and feasibility of the Saturista system, a novel device designed for automated oxygen flow regulation based on continuous monitoring of oxygen saturation (SpO₂). The system integrates real-time physiological monitoring, wireless data transmission, and centralized visualization to support timely detection of oxygen desaturation and clinical decision-making.
A pilot feasibility study will be conducted in healthy volunteers using a scenario-based protocol, including baseline monitoring, controlled desaturation, probe disconnection, and signal recovery. The primary objective is to assess the system's ability to generate alarms in response to changes in SpO₂ and to display data in real time. Secondary objectives include evaluation of response time, signal management, and overall system stability.
Detailed description
The Saturista system is a novel, integrated platform designed to support automated oxygen therapy management through continuous monitoring of oxygen saturation (SpO₂) and real-time decision support. The system combines pulse oximetry-based sensing, wireless data transmission, a cloud-based data infrastructure, and a web-based user interface within a distributed closed-loop control architecture.
In conventional clinical practice, oxygen therapy is typically adjusted manually based on intermittent assessment of oxygen saturation. This approach may delay recognition of physiological deterioration and timely intervention. The Saturista system addresses this limitation by enabling continuous monitoring, automated alarm generation, and centralized visualization of patient data at the nursing station.
The system consists of three main components: (i) a pulse oximetry-based monitoring module, (ii) an embedded device with wireless communication capabilities that regulates oxygen flow via a pneumatic valve mechanism, and (iii) a cloud-based software platform that processes physiological data and provides real-time visualization and alarm management.
This study is designed as a pilot feasibility study conducted in healthy volunteers to evaluate the technical and functional performance of the system. A scenario-based testing protocol will be applied, including baseline monitoring, controlled desaturation through short-duration breathing maneuvers, probe disconnection, and signal recovery. These scenarios simulate common clinical monitoring conditions and allow assessment of system responsiveness and reliability.
The primary outcome measures include the system's ability to detect decreases in SpO₂ and generate appropriate alarms, as well as its capacity to display physiological data in real time. Secondary outcomes include system response time, detection of signal loss, recovery performance, and overall operational stability.
The findings of this study are expected to provide preliminary evidence regarding the feasibility and functional performance of the Saturista system and to inform the design of future clinical studies in patient populations.
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Healthy Adult Volunteers (Pilot Feasibility Cohort) | – | –This cohort includes healthy adult volunteers participating in a pilot feasibility study to evaluate the functional performance of the Saturista system. Participants will undergo a structured, scenario-based testing protocol under controlled conditions. The protocol includes baseline monitoring, controlled desaturation through short-duration breathing maneuvers, probe disconnection, and signal recovery. The purpose of this cohort is to assess the system's ability to monitor oxygen saturation (SpO₂), generate alarms in response to predefined threshold changes, display data in real time, and manage signal interruption and recovery. No therapeutic intervention is applied, and all procedures are conducted within safe physiological limits under supervision. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- The study population consists of healthy adult volunteers recruited for a pilot feasibility evaluation of the Saturista system. Participants are individuals without known respiratory or cardiovascular disease and with normal baseline oxygen saturation levels. The purpose of selecting a healthy population is to assess the technical performance and functional reliability of the system under controlled conditions before clinical testing in patient populations. All participants will undergo a structured, scenario-based testing protocol, including baseline monitoring, controlled desaturation maneuvers within safe physiological limits, probe disconnection, and signal recovery. This population allows for standardized assessment of the system's ability to monitor SpO₂, generate alarms, display real-time data, and manage signal-related events without the confounding effects of underlying clinical conditions.
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Healthy adult volunteers aged 18 years or older
- Resting oxygen saturation (SpO₂) within the normal range at baseline
- Ability to understand the study procedures and provide written informed consent
- Willingness to participate in all planned testing scenarios
Key exclusion criteria (8 listed)
- History of chronic respiratory disease, including asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or interstitial lung disease
- Known cardiovascular disease or any condition that may affect oxygen saturation or hemodynamic stability
- Current respiratory symptoms, acute infection, or fever at the time of participation
- Anemia, peripheral circulatory disorders, or any condition that may interfere with pulse oximetry measurements
- Skin lesions, deformity, or injury at the intended probe placement site
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
Real-Time Data Display Performance
Time frame: Day 1, during multiple predefined simulation scenarios applied sequentially within a single testing session
Proportion of measurements successfully displayed on the user interface in real time during all testing scenarios.
1 secondary outcome
Alarm Response Time
Time frame: Day 1, during multiple predefined simulation scenarios applied sequentially within a single testing session
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 8 May 2026.
- Background: PubMed 27483512McMullan J, Hart KW, Barczak C, Lindsell CJ, Branson R. Supplemental Oxygen Requirements of Critically Injured Adults: An Observational Trial. Mil Med. 2016 Aug;181(8):767-72. doi: 10.7205/MILMED-D-15-00356.
- Background: PubMed 30587955Hansen EF, Hove JD, Bech CS, Jensen JS, Kallemose T, Vestbo J. Automated oxygen control with O2matic(R) during admission with exacerbation of COPD. Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis. 2018 Dec 14;13:3997-4003. doi: 10.2147/COPD.S183762. eCollection 2018.
- Background: PubMed 41605593Douin DJ, Rice JD, Xiao M, Beaty L, Guo C, Withers C, Sullivan A, Anderson EL, Cheng AC, Banasiewicz MK, Semler MW, Lloyd BD, Maiga A, Gibbs KW, Stettler GR, Khan A, Sally MB, Wright FL, Aggarwal N, Bebarta VS, Ginde AA; SAVE-O2 AI Investigators. Statistical analysis plan for the Strategy to Avoid Excessive Oxygen using Autonomous Oxygen Titration Intervention (SAVE-O2 AI) trial: protocol. BMJ Open. 2026 Jan 28;16(1):e110739. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2025-110739.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Undecided. Individual participant data (IPD) sharing has not yet been determined. As this study is a pilot feasibility study involving a small sample of healthy volunteers, no formal data sharing plan has been established at this stage. Data sharing may be considered in future studies following evaluation of study outcomes, ethical considerations, and institutional policies.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
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Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Oxygen Therapy, run by Koç University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 8 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: under way, not looking for participants, as of the sponsor's last update on 8 May 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Real-Time Data Display Performance (time frame: Day 1, during multiple predefined simulation scenarios applied sequentially within a single testing session). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT07576946, which also lists 3 linked publications.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 8 May 2026.