Phone camera could help doctors see how deep a Child's burn is
NCT ID NCT03702972
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study planned to see if a cheap thermal camera that attaches to a smartphone could help doctors figure out how deep a child's second-degree burn is. Deep burns often need skin grafts, but it can take over a week to tell. The idea was that deeper, cooler areas would show up on the thermogram. However, the study was withdrawn before any children were enrolled, so we don't have results.
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 thermal camera
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a low-cost way to assess burn depth in children, helping doctors decide sooner whether surgery is needed.
- What could go wrong
- The study was withdrawn with no participants enrolled, so no data were collected. The approach is still unproven in children.
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