Utilizing 3D Imaging for Burn Wound Assessment

Launched by HEALTHPARTNERS INSTITUTE · Apr 14, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at a new camera called the DermaMonitor, which takes 3D images of burn wounds. The main goal is to see if this camera can accurately measure the size of burns, which can help doctors decide on the best treatment. Additionally, researchers want to test an Artificial Intelligence (AI) program that might help figure out how deep the burns are—whether they are 1st, 2nd, or 3rd degree. To do this, they will compare the results from the camera and the AI with the evaluations made by doctors.

If you are an adult who has recently sustained a burn and have not had any surgery on it or developed an infection, you may be eligible to participate in this study. Participants will simply have their burn photographed by the DermaMonitor camera, and this will be the extent of their involvement in the trial. It’s important to note that the study cannot include individuals with burns on certain sensitive areas, those who are not fluent in English, and those over 90 years old. The study is not yet recruiting, but it aims to gather valuable information that could improve how burns are assessed and treated in the future.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Adults sustaining burns
• • Outpatients
• • No prior surgery on the wounds
• • No known infection of the wounds
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Burns to the face or sensitive areas (genitals)
• • Burns located on or near identifying landmarks such as tattoos or birthmarks
• • Non-English speaking patients
• • Patients unable to sign their name
• • Burn occurred greater than 7 days prior to clinic visit
• • Age greater than 90 (Patient age is sent externally to IKO, to ensure no PHI is sent, patients with an age \>90 will not be enrolled)