Can a simple thermal camera spot blood flow changes in leg arteries?

NCT ID NCT06544135

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 02, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026

Summary

This study explores whether a thermal imaging camera can detect changes in blood flow to the legs after a procedure to reopen blocked arteries. Researchers will compare temperature readings from the camera with standard ankle-brachial index measurements in 25 people with severe peripheral artery disease. If successful, this could lead to a faster, painless way to evaluate treatment success.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: FLIR One Pro LT thermal imaging camera
What this could lead to: If thermal imaging proves reliable, it could offer a quick, non-invasive way to assess blood flow in leg arteries without needles or contrast dye.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early observational study with only 25 participants. The camera may not be accurate enough to replace standard tests, and results may not apply to all patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia limb ischemia peripheral arterial disease

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CRITICAL LIMB ISCHEMIA CRITICAL LOWER LIMB ISCHEMIA PERIPHERAL ARTERIAL DISEASE

Contacts and locations

Locations

University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center
RECRUITING

Beachwood, Ohio, 44122, United States
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
RECRUITING

Cleveland, Ohio, 44106, United States
University Hospitals Parma Medical Center
RECRUITING

Parma, Ohio, 44129, United States

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