CompletedNot Applicable

Evaluation of Thermographic Images of Healthy Volunteers for the Analysis of Physiological Knee Temperature

Italy60 participantsStarted 2024-02-02

Plain-language summary

The Thermo-Young study is a a cross-sectional observational study of healthy volunteers of both sexes. This study aims to assess the temperature of various areas of the knee using thermographic imaging. The aim of the study is to analyze thermographic images of the knees of healthy volunteers in order to establish reference values for the field, while examining the influence of gender and physical exercise on these values.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 35 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion criteria

✓. Male or female patients aged 18 to 35;
✓. No history of previous surgery on either knee;
✓. No history of direct or indirect trauma to either knee in the preceding six months;
✓. Absence of knee symptoms (VAS pain score of 0) and no history of acute or chronic knee pain in either knee;
✓. BMI between 18.5 kg/m² and 30.0 kg/m²

Exclusion criteria

✕. Consumption of hot beverages or alcohol within 4 hours prior to the measurement;
✕. Use of anti-inflammatory medications within 48 hours prior;
✕. No strenuous physical activity within 48 hours prior to the thermographic evaluation;
✕. No history of cardiovascular disease;
✕. Skin inflammation in the knee area;
✕. Chronic ligament injuries to the knee;
✕. Advanced cartilage lesions according to the Outerbridge classification (Grade IV);
✕. Incorrect axial alignment of the lower limb;

What they're measuring

Total knee temperature

Timeframe: baseline

Temperature of the knee regions of interest

Timeframe: baseline

Tegner Activity Level Scale

Timeframe: baseline

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07559734

SponsorIstituto Ortopedico Rizzoli

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2025-12-30

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 35 Years

SexALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion criteria

✓. Male or female patients aged 18 to 35;
✓. No history of previous surgery on either knee;
✓. No history of direct or indirect trauma to either knee in the preceding six months;
✓. Absence of knee symptoms (VAS pain score of 0) and no history of acute or chronic knee pain in either knee;
✓. BMI between 18.5 kg/m² and 30.0 kg/m²

Exclusion criteria

✕. Consumption of hot beverages or alcohol within 4 hours prior to the measurement;
✕. Use of anti-inflammatory medications within 48 hours prior;
✕. No strenuous physical activity within 48 hours prior to the thermographic evaluation;
✕. No history of cardiovascular disease;
✕. Skin inflammation in the knee area;
✕. Chronic ligament injuries to the knee;
✕. Advanced cartilage lesions according to the Outerbridge classification (Grade IV);
✕. Incorrect axial alignment of the lower limb;