New imaging device aims to improve wound measurement
NCT ID NCT06682923
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a special camera called the MolecuLight DX that uses fluorescence to measure the size of skin wounds. 34 adults with various types of wounds (like diabetic foot ulcers) took part. The goal was to see if the device measures wound area more accurately than a standard ruler. The study is now complete.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
MolecuLight DX Imaging Device
What this could lead to
If successful, this device could help doctors measure wounds more accurately, leading to better wound care.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 34 people. It only tested measurement accuracy, not whether it improves healing or outcomes.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Judy Dan Centre for Hyperbaric Medicine & Advance Wound Care
North York, Ontario, M2R 1N5, Canada
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The Mayer Institute
Hamilton, Ontario, L8R 2R3, Canada