Normal Values of Facial Thermography

April 3, 2009 updated by: West Penn Allegheny Health System

An objective of this study is to standardize temperature values derived from thermograms of the facial region. It is anticipated that the mean temperature of a defined region of interest, such as the eyes, nose, or sinuses, might be useful for future applications.

The investigators will attempt to determine normal temperature ranges based on participants' age and gender.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Medical thermography is a noninvasive technique that allows an examiner to visualize and estimate the temperature of the skin surface. An infrared scanning device is used to convert infrared radiation emitted from the skin surface into electrical impulses that can be captured as an image called a thermogram. During the past 20 years medical thermography has been used to study the pathology in the vascular, muscular, neural and skeletal systems.

An objective of this study is to standardize temperature values derived from thermograms of the facial region. It is anticipated that the mean temperature of a defined region of interest, such as the eyes, nose, or sinuses, might be useful for future applications. This protocol addresses the definition of overall health, symptomology, and anthropometrical features (age, weight, height, body mass index and gender), and what effect, if any, each has on mean temperature. Environmental conditions, mapping procedures, and image evaluations will also be standardized. We will attempt to determine normal temperature ranges based on participants' age and gender. Future use of standardized values will be to assess the severity of rhinoconjunctivitis symptoms being experienced by a subject.

Subjects will make one visit to our clinic. They will be asked to acclimate to room temperature for at least 30 minutes. Subjects are requested not to consume hot drinks or food for at least an hour before imaging and not to use any skin preparations such as creams or talcum powder. A picture of the participant's face will be taken using the thermal camera which will demonstrate the temperature of each facial area of interest.

Please note that participants in this study will take part on a completely voluntary basis. No payment will be provided.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Anticipated)

300

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • United States
    • Pennsylvania
      • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, 15212
        • Allegheny General Hospital

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

7 years to 70 years (Child, Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

outpatient subjects at Allegheny General Hospital

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Between ages 7 and 70
  • No mobility problems
  • No restrictions in performing normal activities
  • No regular pain or discomfort
  • No anxiety or depression

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Restrictions in performing normal activities
  • Regular pain
  • Anxiety or Depression
  • Mobility problems

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Observational Models: Case-Only
  • Time Perspectives: Prospective

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Intervention / Treatment
1
Subjects with no allergies
Procedure: Thermography
Subjects will have a picture of their face taken with a thermal camera

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

West Penn Allegheny Health System

Collaborators

Greer Laboratories

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: David Skoner, MD, West Penn Allegheny Health System

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

December 1, 2006

Primary Completion (Actual)

July 1, 2008

Study Completion (Actual)

July 1, 2008

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

December 12, 2006

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

December 12, 2006

First Posted (Estimate)

December 14, 2006

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

April 6, 2009

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

April 3, 2009

Last Verified

April 1, 2009

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • RC - 4220

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