A Pilot Study on the Technical Feasibility of an Electrical Impedance Tomography Device for Soft Tissue Injury Following High Energy Extremity Fractures

What this Trial Is About

This research aims to evaluate the use of an electrical impedance tomography (EIT) device in patients who have experienced high-energy extremity trauma. The study focuses on assessing the technical feasibility of the EIT system for imaging soft tissue injuries following high-energy closed extremity fractures. Patients aged 18 and older with these types of fractures will be enrolled to better understand how the device performs in clinical settings. Participants will undergo imaging with the EIT device in several hospital locations including the Emergency Department, Operating Room, Orthopaedic Clinic, and inpatient hospital rooms. The study involves patients receiving extremity surgery related to their fractures. The procedure is designed to capture data on the soft tissue injury using the EIT device, with a focus on the feasibility and acceptability of using this technology. During the study, researchers will monitor how well the EIT device works within a 20-minute imaging session. Participants will be evaluated across different hospital settings to gather information on the device's practical use. The study is led by Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center and will continue until June 2027. Participant involvement includes undergoing the imaging procedure and providing consent, with no mention of long-term follow-up or additional interventions.

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