Abdominal PainNCT01079650
Diagnosis of Acute Appendicitis, Ovary Torsion and Inflammation, and Testicular Torsion and Inflammation by Infrared Thermography
An observational study of Abdominal Pain and Testicle Pain, run by Assaf-Harofeh Medical Center at 1 site in Israel.
Trial 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. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages Up to 18 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Abdominal Pain, Testicle Pain
- How many people
- 50 participants
- Where
- 1 siteIsrael
- Study dates
- May 2010to May 2012
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
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 Up to 18 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Child, Adult
Study population: children (<18 years old) having abdominal or testicle pain.
Who may be able to join
- < 18 years old
Who cannot join
- > 18 years old
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Israel1 site
Assaf-Harofeh MC
Beer-Yaakov
Zoya Haitov, MD, 97289778080, zoyac@asaf.health.gov.il
Zoya Haitov, MD
About this study
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.
- Conditions
- Abdominal Pain, Testicle Pain
- Keywords
- children
- Medical subject headings
- Abdominal Pain
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 |
|---|---|---|
| children suffering from abdominal or testicle pain | Not described |
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted3 Mar 2010 (estimated)
- Study startMay 2010
- Primary completionMay 2012 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Abdominal PainStudies 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
- Case only
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 50 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Assaf-Harofeh Medical Center
- Sponsor type
- Other government
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01079650
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 39/10
- Status last verified
- Mar 2010
- First submitted
- 2 Mar 2010
- Last updated
- 3 Mar 2010
- Results posted
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 3 Mar 2010. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Diagnosis of Acute Appendicitis, Ovary Torsion and Inflammation, and Testicular Torsion and Inflammation by Infrared Thermography
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01079650
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 39/10
- Conditions
- Abdominal Pain, Testicle Pain
- Keywords
- children
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Unknown status
- Enrolment
- 50 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Assaf-Harofeh Medical CenterOther government
- Study start
- May 2010
- Primary completion
- May 2012 (estimated)
- First posted
- 3 Mar 2010 (estimated)
- 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.
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.
Study design
- Observational model
- Case only
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| children suffering from abdominal or testicle pain | – | – |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- Up to 18 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult
- Study population
- children (<18 years old) having abdominal or testicle pain.
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- < 18 years old
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- > 18 years old
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
Not reported in the source record.
Results and safety
Results are not available in the source record.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 3 Mar 2010.
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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.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Abdominal Pain and Testicle Pain, run by Assaf-Harofeh Medical Center at 1 site in Israel.
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 1 inclusion and 1 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: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 3 Mar 2010. 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 Israel. 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?
Results are not available in the source record.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Zoya Haitov, MD (972-89778080, ZoyaC@asaf.health.gov.il), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
Where can I read the original study information?
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 3 Mar 2010.