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Effect of nail polish with & without glitter on oxygen saturation determined by pulse oximetry

Effect of nail polish with & without glitter on oxygen saturation determined by pulse oximetry in healthy students of Qom University of Medical Sciences and Health Services in 2012-2013

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT201206142560N7
Enrollment
30
Registered
2013-01-08
Start date
2012-12-30
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2018-02-22

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

oxygen saturation. Abnormal blood-gas level

Interventions

each individual will be allowed to randomly choose which color applies to each nail as long as all 10 colors will be used. The colors of polish will be randomly applied to all fingers in two uniform
Early detection

Sponsors

Qom University of Medical Sciences and Health Services
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 149 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: 1) Age 18 years or over; 2) No obvious or suspected problems with nail integrity and peripheral perfusion; 3) Have SpO2 =95% at baseline breathing room air. Exclusion criteria: 1) History of pulmonary disease, hematologic and metabolic disorders with lipids and bilirubin; 2) History of severe anemia (Hb < 6.0 g/dl); 3) Severe hypotension (systolic blood pressure <80 mmHg); 4) Allergy to nail polish; 5) Severe hypothermia (temperature < 34 ?C); 6) Difference in measured values of SpO2 greater than ± 2% between the fingers; 7) Pregnancy & lactation; 8) Smoking.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria:

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Oxygen saturation. Timepoint: oxygen saturation will be measured for each finger hands with and without enamel. Method of measurement: pulse oximetry.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactMohammad Reza Yeganeh khah

Qom University of Medical Sciences and Health Services

yeganehkhah@muq.ac.ir ; yeganeh3603@yahoo.com+98 21 6630 4368

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026