Diagnosis of Acute Appendicitis, Ovary Torsion and Inflammation, and Testicular Torsion and Inflammation by Infrared Thermography

• Conditions: Abdominal Pain; Testicle Pain

• Registration Number: NCT01079650
• Lead Sponsor: Assaf-Harofeh Medical Center

Brief Summary

Thermal, or infrared, energy is the part of electromagnetic radiation that an observer perceives as heat. Infrared thermography allows us to visualize temperature distribution of the human body and has been used in medical practice since the 1950s. In current study we would like to examine the ability of infrared thermography to detect acute appendicitis, ovary torsion and inflammation, and testicular torsion and inflammation.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Status Verified: 2010-03
• Study First Submitted: 2010-03-02
• Study First Submitted QC: 2010-03-02
• Last Update Submitted: 2010-03-02
• Study First Posted: 2010-03-03
• Last Update Posted: 2010-03-03
• Study Start: 2010-05
• Primary Completion: 2012-05

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: UNKNOWN
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 50

Inclusion Criteria

• < 18 years old

Exclusion Criteria

• > 18 years old

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Assaf-Harofeh MC; 🇮🇱 Beer-Yaakov, Israel