Can a gentle electrical current reveal hidden tissue damage after a broken bone?

NCT ID NCT06858488

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 22, 2026 · Last updated Jul 23, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This pilot study explores whether an electrical impedance tomography (EIT) device can detect soft tissue injury in adults who have suffered high-energy fractures of the arms or legs. Participants will undergo EIT imaging in the emergency department, operating room, clinic, and hospital room. The goal is to see if changes in electrical signals through the tissue can help doctors assess injury severity and readiness for surgery.

What this could mean

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Active substance: electrical impedance tomography (EIT) device
What this could lead to: If successful, this imaging technique could help doctors better assess soft tissue damage and decide the right time for surgery after severe fractures.
What could go wrong: This is a small pilot study with only 30 participants, focused on feasibility. The device may not prove useful for guiding treatment decisions.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Accidental Injuries bone fracture injury

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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

TRAUMA INJURY

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Locations

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
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Lebanon, New Hampshire, 03756, United States

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