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October 7, 2025
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Thermal Imaging as a New Perspective in the Study of Physiological Changes in Pregnant Women-A Preliminary Study

Publicated to: Journal of Clinical Medicine. 14 (17): 5998- - 2025-08-25 14(17), DOI: 10.3390/jcm14175998

Authors:

RykaBa, K; Szurko, A; Wziatek-Kuczmik, D; KieBboD, A; Sillero-Quintana, M; Cholewka, A; Kasprzyk-Kucewicz, T
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Med Univ Silesia, Fac Med Sci, Dept Craniomaxillofacial Surg, PL-10055 Katowice, Poland - Author
Univ Politecn Madrid, Fac Phys Act & Sports Sci, Madrid 28040, Spain - Author
Univ Silesia, Fac Sci & Technol, PL-40055 Katowice, Poland - Author
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Abstract

Background/Objectives: This study aimed to examine the dynamic thermal variations that occur in the posterior body regions of pregnant women by employing thermal imaging techniques. Methods: The study involved the participation of 34 women in various stages of pregnancy. The skin temperature (Tsk) distribution in specific body areas, including the spinal region and lower limbs, was analyzed under standard conditions. Results: The most considerable increase in body temperature (Tsk) recorded in female volunteers was achieved during the second trimester of pregnancy in physiologically stressed areas, such as the upper back (0.4 degrees C), lower back (0.77 degrees C), thighs (0.94 degrees C) and calves (0.32 degrees C). Contrastingly, a decrease in Tsk of noteworthy magnitude was observed in all body regions during the third trimester, with an average decrease of 1.7 degrees C. The lower back's most substantial decrease was observed (1.95 degrees C). Furthermore, a disparity was observed in the Tsk distribution of the calves, with the highest triangle Tmean value recorded at approximately 0.5 degrees C, and the thighs exhibiting a triangle Tmean value of 0.25 degrees C. Conclusions: Preliminary studies have demonstrated the potential of thermal imaging as a reliable and safe method to support prenatal diagnosis. Its application can facilitate the early detection of health complications, including inflammatory states or posture and circulatory system disorders, thereby enhancing the standard of prenatal care.
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Keywords

AdultArticleBackBody temperatureBody temperature of a pregnant womanClinical articleControlled studyExerciseFemaleFirst trimester pregnancyGuidelinesHumanLow-back-painOutpatient departmentPelvic girdle painPhysiological stressPhysiologyPregnancyPregnant womanPrenatal diagnosisPrevalenceSecond trimester pregnancySkin temperatureThermal infrared imagingThermographyThighThird trimester pregnancyThoracic spineTrimester of pregnancy

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Bibliometric impact. Analysis of the contribution and dissemination channel

The work has been published in the journal Journal of Clinical Medicine due to its progression and the good impact it has achieved in recent years, according to the agency WoS (JCR), it has become a reference in its field. In the year of publication of the work, 2025, it was in position 65/332, thus managing to position itself as a Q1 (Primer Cuartil), in the category Medicine, General & Internal.

Independientemente del impacto esperado determinado por el canal de difusión, es importante destacar el impacto real observado de la propia aportación.

Según las diferentes agencias de indexación, el número de citas acumuladas por esta publicación hasta la fecha 2026-04-25:

  • WoS: 1
  • Scopus: 1
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Impact and social visibility

From the perspective of influence or social adoption, and based on metrics associated with mentions and interactions provided by agencies specializing in calculating the so-called "Alternative or Social Metrics," we can highlight as of 2026-04-25:

  • The use of this contribution in bookmarks, code forks, additions to favorite lists for recurrent reading, as well as general views, indicates that someone is using the publication as a basis for their current work. This may be a notable indicator of future more formal and academic citations. This claim is supported by the result of the "Capture" indicator, which yields a total of: 1 (PlumX).

With a more dissemination-oriented intent and targeting more general audiences, we can observe other more global scores such as:

    It is essential to present evidence supporting full alignment with institutional principles and guidelines on Open Science and the Conservation and Dissemination of Intellectual Heritage. A clear example of this is:

    • The work has been submitted to a journal whose editorial policy allows open Open Access publication.
    • Assignment of a Handle/URN as an identifier within the deposit in the Institutional Repository: https://oa.upm.es/95324/

    As a result of the publication of the work in the institutional repository, statistical usage data has been obtained that reflects its impact. In terms of dissemination, we can state that, as of

    • Views: 10
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    Leadership analysis of institutional authors

    This work has been carried out with international collaboration, specifically with researchers from: Poland.

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