Study reveals hidden toll of skin changes in scleroderma

NCT ID NCT03271320

First seen May 06, 2026 · Last updated May 06, 2026

Summary

This study looked at how changes in the skin caused by systemic sclerosis (scleroderma) affect a person's feelings about their appearance. Researchers compared 170 patients with the disease to healthy people using special scales that measure body image distress. The goal was to understand the emotional burden of these visible changes, not to test a treatment.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hôpital Claude Huriez, CHRU

    Lille, France

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