No-Touch camera may spot crohn Flare-Ups in kids
NCT ID NCT05710276
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a thermal camera could detect intestinal inflammation in 43 children with Crohn disease. The camera measures heat patterns on the belly, which may reflect underlying inflammation. Researchers compared these readings to standard stool tests and symptom scores to see if thermal imaging could be a non-invasive monitoring tool.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- abdominal infrared radiation (thermal imaging)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to a quick, painless way to monitor Crohn disease activity in children without needles or invasive procedures.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study (43 children) that only checks if thermal imaging matches existing tests. It may not be accurate enough to replace standard monitoring, and results may not apply to all patients.
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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
Locations
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CHU Amiens
Amiens, 80054, France
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