Plain-English translation of NCT07040488 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
Researchers are studying infrared thermography—a heat-sensing imaging technique—to see if it can help doctors detect infections in diabetic foot ulcers earlier and more accurately. The study will compare thermal images of feet in people with diabetes (both with and without foot ulcers) and healthy volunteers to understand how this imaging technique works in a tropical climate.
Diabetic foot infections are a serious problem that can lead to amputation. Currently, doctors don't have a reliable early-warning system to catch these infections before they become severe. This research explores whether thermal imaging could fill that gap and help prevent amputations by catching problems sooner.
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You will visit the hospital or clinic for thermal imaging scans of your feet using special heat-sensing cameras. The scan is non-invasive, painless, and takes only a short time. Depending on which group you're in (healthy volunteer, diabetic without foot ulcers, or diabetic with foot ulcers), you may also have a single clinical evaluation of your feet.
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Guadeloupe
Enrollment target
~150 participants
Started
September 2024
Primary completion
March 2026
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Age range
18 Years and older
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in June 2025.
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Central contact
Mélanie petapermal
CHU de la Guadeloupe
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