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OCT Imaging for Open and Infected Fractures

This study is looking at a new way to image (take pictures of) open fractures and infected fractures using a light-based technology called OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography). OCT doesn't use drugs or contrast agents. The main goal is to see if OCT imaging is practical and acceptable for patients with these types of fractures. You might be able to join if you are 18 or older and have an open fracture or a fracture that is infected. We are not sure about the current recruitment status for this study.

Study design
This is an observational study, meaning researchers will watch and collect information without giving a specific treatment. It plans to include 40 participants.
What's involved
Not specified in the trial record.
Compensation
Not stated in the trial record.
Follow-up
Participants will be followed for 36 months to assess the feasibility and acceptability of OCT imaging.

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NCT05785182

OCT in Open Fracture and Infected Fracture

Recruiting
Not specifiedAges 18+Observational
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
~40 participants
Updated 2026-07-22 on ClinicalTrials.gov
What's tested:Open FractureInfected Fracture

At a glance

Recruiting sites
1 of 1 listed site is recruiting right now
RecruitingSuspended, closed, or not yet open
What they're measuring
Feasibility and acceptability of OCT imaging
Measured over 36 months

Conditions

Trauma Injury
Trauma
Open Fracture
Fracture Infection

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Where it's being run

1 sites across 1 states
New Hampshire1

Study leadership

  • Ida L Gitajn · PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR · Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center

Who to contact

Holly B Symonds
[email protected]
603-653-9440
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Eligibility criteria

Inclusion

Age 18 years or older
Open fracture
Fracture Related Infection

Exclusion

Metatarsal fractures

What this trial measures

  • Feasibility and acceptability of OCT imaging36 months

    The primary objective of this work is to demonstrate feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effectiveness of Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) to image bacteria and biofilm. Data will be analyzed accordingly: The association between optical imaging parameters (particularly around biofilm and bacterial contamination) and (1) surgical wound severity and (2) development of infection or treatment failure for infection.