Rare, deadly skin condition under the microscope: french study sheds light on calciphylaxis

NCT ID NCT02854046

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked back at 80 French patients with calciphylaxis, a rare and often fatal condition causing painful skin ulcers, mostly in people with severe kidney disease. Researchers aimed to describe patient characteristics, how doctors diagnose and treat the condition, and what factors affect survival. No new treatment was tested; instead, the goal was to gather knowledge to guide future care.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

calciphylaxis

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CHU de Nantes

    Nantes, 44093, France