Can a thermal camera spot knee tendon damage in athletes?
NCT ID NCT07095738
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether infrared thermography (a heat-sensing camera) can help diagnose patellar tendinopathy, a common knee injury in athletes. Researchers compared thermal images from 54 athletes—some with the condition and some healthy—to see if heat patterns and texture differences could tell them apart. The goal is to find a low-cost, non-invasive alternative to MRI or ultrasound for diagnosing this painful condition.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to a cheaper, more accessible way to diagnose patellar tendinopathy without relying on costly MRI or ultrasound.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed cross-sectional study (54 participants) that only compares athletes with and without the condition. It does not test a treatment, and the method may not be accurate enough for routine clinical use.
Disclaimer
Read more
Show less
This is a summary of
the original study
.
Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.
This is a summary of the original study . Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.
Get updates
Get notified about this study
Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for PATELLAR TENDINOPATHY are added.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Show contact details
Enter your email to view the contact information for this study.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Locations
-
Ceu Cardenal Herrera University
Elche, Alicante, 03204, Spain