Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 1 Minute and up

Using imaging techniques to assess burn wound severity and healing

Official title: Ability of Modulated Imaging and Laser Speckle Imaging to Determine Burn Wound Severity and Healing Potential

Run by University of California, Irvine · NCT01166893 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study tests if new imaging techniques can better determine how serious burn wounds are and how well they heal in patients with partial thickness burns.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages1 Minute and up
SexAll
Enrollment200 (estimated)
SponsorUniversity of California, Irvine
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Orange, California)
StatusRecruiting
StartedMarch 2010
Main results expectedFebruary 2028
Study endsFebruary 2030
Registry record updatedDecember 10, 2025
Trial IDNCT01166893 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates include male and female patients of all ages who have burn wounds and are either inpatients or outpatients.

Probably not a fit

Patients who are unable to lie flat and still during imaging or who are pregnant may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study evaluates the effectiveness of Modulated Imaging and Laser Speckle Imaging in determining the severity of burn wounds and their healing potential. By comparing these imaging techniques with standard clinical evaluations, researchers aim to gather data on healing times and treatment outcomes for patients with partial thickness burns. The study involves both inpatient and outpatient participants with burn wounds, utilizing noninvasive methods to assess metabolic functions and blood flow in the affected areas.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved assessment and management of burn wounds, potentially reducing the need for surgical interventions.

How similar studies have gone: While the use of imaging techniques in burn assessment is promising, this specific combination of Modulated Imaging and Laser Speckle Imaging is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in prior studies.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

1. Male / female all age
2. Subjects is an inpatient or out patient with burn wound

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Subjects cannot lied flat and still for the duration of the imaging
2. Subjects pregnant.

Where it's running

  • Ucimc
    Orange, California, United States
    Recruiting

Study contacts

  • Principal investigator: Anthony Durkin, PhD — University of California, Irvine
  • Study coordinator: Gordon Kennedy, PhD
  • Email: gordon.kennedy@uci.edu
  • Phone: 949-824-4713

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.