A Feasibility Study on the Development of 3D Optic Ulcer Camera
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Sponsor
- Odense University Hospital
- Enrollment
- 36
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Comparison of 3D image and normal assessment of wounds
- Last Updated
- 12 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
Diabetic foot ulcers are deep wounds that occur as a result of nerve damage in the feet (peripheral neuropathy). Amputation is a common consequence of diabetic foot ulcers; approximately 85% of all diabetes-related amputations are caused by foot ulcers. The ulcer treatment is extensive, resource demanding and highly specialized and necessitates involvement of patient, hospital and local in-home care personnel.
The 3D photo optic camera project aims at a much more efficient and precise method for diagnosis and treatment of foot ulcers. The Department of Endocrinology and the section for LEAN and Innovation at Odense University Hospital has developed a prototype for a 3D camera that takes pictures and measurements of the ulcer that can provide the basis for correct diagnosis and treatment of the ulcer. The camera was developed in close cooperation with TECCLUSTER A/S, Svendborg Municipality, Team Online and ComMed.
Investigators
Johnny Froekjaer
Research responsible Chief Surgeon
Odense University Hospital
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Patients with diabetic foot ulcers, which has been the diagnosis, stratification (eg ischemia, neuropathy, etc.) and treatment according to current guidelines refer "Diabetic Foot Study Group". Age 18-90 years
Exclusion Criteria
- •Superficial wounds (superficial skin defect with loss of substance in 5 x 5 mm)
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Comparison of 3D image and normal assessment of wounds
Time Frame: outcome measure is assessed in 2013
Secondary Outcomes
- Comparison of 3D and 2D image assessment of wounds(november 2013)