Measuring Skin Electrical Potential With the Kelvin Probe: Minimizing Noise

NCT ID: NCT01399879

Last Updated: 2011-07-22

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Total Enrollment

24 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2010-09-30

Study Completion Date

2011-02-28

Brief Summary

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The Scanning Kelvin Probe measures surface electrical potential without actually touching the skin. This is a pilot study to evaluate methods of minimizing noise during Scanning Kelvin Probe measurements. This project will focus specifically on noise arising from physical movement and environmental electrical field.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Healthy State

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

CASE_ONLY

Study Time Perspective

CROSS_SECTIONAL

Study Groups

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Healthy Volunteers

Faraday cage, movement stabilization

Intervention Type OTHER

The Faraday cage is a copper-mesh cage that surrounds the device and test site. It helps eliminate surrounding electrical noise. Movement stabilization will be achieved by placing a velcro strap over the arm to minimize random movements.

Interventions

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Faraday cage, movement stabilization

The Faraday cage is a copper-mesh cage that surrounds the device and test site. It helps eliminate surrounding electrical noise. Movement stabilization will be achieved by placing a velcro strap over the arm to minimize random movements.

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Age greater than 18 years

Exclusion Criteria

* chronic medical condition requiring daily medications (hypertension, diabetes, hypothyroidism, etc)
* movement disorders/tremors
* extensive scars on the hand
* latex-allergies
* cardiac implantation, metallic joint/bone replacements (defibrillator or pacemaker)
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

65 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Massachusetts General Hospital

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Massachusetts General Hospital

Principal Investigators

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Andrew C Ahn, MD MPH

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Massachusetts General Hospital

Other Identifiers

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5R21AT005249

Identifier Type: NIH

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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