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Heat-Sensing camera could speed up infection diagnosis in kids

NCT ID NCT07388017

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study explores whether a special thermal camera can help doctors quickly detect infections in children's bones, joints, or soft tissues. About 30 children with suspected infections will have a 10-second video taken of the affected area to see if the heat pattern matches the infection. The goal is to find a faster, safer, and cheaper way to diagnose these serious infections without using radiation or sedation.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 30 people

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Started

Feb 2025

Expected to finish

Jan 2026

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Lead sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Paediatric patients ages 0-15 presenting to Sheffield Children's Hospital with a suspected primary muscoloskeltal infection

Ages

0 to 15 years

Sex

Anyone

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Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Children and young people from neonates to 15 years of age: * With clinical suspicion of a primary MSK infection (irrespective of location or aetiology), as defined by presenting symptoms, physical examination and bloodwork performed by a qualified clinician. * Presenting to Sheffield Children's Hospital via A\&E or referral from another hospital. * Who are able to interpret the information given in the information sheet/assent form on paper in English (with the exception of children under the age of 3 years who are not required to assent.) * With at least 1 competent legal guardian who is capable of legally consenting, and interpreting the information given in the information sheet in English. * Where a medical doctor involved in their care has agreed that their participation in the study will not negatively impact on their treatment outcome Exclusion Criteria: * \- Have a secondary MSK infection. * Are severely ill or need urgent/critical attention or have comorbid conditions that will complicate their care, as decided by a medical doctor involved in their treatment. * Patients with conditions including but not limited to leukaemia, hyper/hypothyroidism, diabetes mellitus or any other condition that affects their basal metabolic rate/body temperature. * Amputees where the amputated region is contralateral to the region of suspected infection. * Have received an a priori diagnosis or have already undergone any investigation. This includes patients admitted for a recurrence/exacerbation of recently diagnosed MSK infection. * Any patient where the medical team responsible for their treatment raises concerns that HRTI could negatively impact their treatment outcome. * The patient, or their legal guardian(s) do not consent or assent/withdraw consent or assent/ or are not able to consent or assent for any reason. (Eg. The patient/guardian(s) are non-English speakers or have disabilities impairing their understanding of the study.)

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  • Sheffield Children's NHS Foundatin Trust

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    Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S10 2TH, United Kingdom

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