Scientists hunt for genes behind rare skin condition
NCT ID NCT01630421
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study aims to find the genes and genetic changes that cause aplasia cutis congenita (ACC), a rare condition where babies are born with missing patches of skin. Researchers will analyze DNA from 600 people with ACC and their family members. The goal is to better understand the disease, which could lead to improved diagnosis and future treatments.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could identify the genetic causes of ACC, paving the way for future diagnostic tests or treatments.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not directly lead to a therapy, and results may take years to translate into clinical use.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Connecticut Health Center
RECRUITINGFarmington, Connecticut, 06030, United States