Could a citrus compound heal scleroderma finger ulcers?
NCT ID NCT06256575
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether diosmin, a citrus-based supplement, can safely heal open sores on the fingers of people with scleroderma. About 45 adults with at least one active digital ulcer will take either diosmin or a placebo for 8 weeks. Researchers will track ulcer healing, pain, and side effects.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- diosmin (Vasculera)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a new option to help heal painful finger sores in people with scleroderma.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early pilot study with only 45 people. It may not show clear benefit, and results may not apply to everyone with scleroderma.
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Conditions
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Dalhousie University
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGHalifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 4K4, Canada
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Mount Sinai Health System
RECRUITINGToronto, Ontario, M5T 3L9, Canada
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Saint Joseph Health Care Centre
RECRUITINGLondon, Ontario, N6A 4V2, Canada
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The Ottawa Hospital
RECRUITINGOttawa, Ontario, K1H 7W9, Canada
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University of Calgary
RECRUITINGCalgary, Alberta, T2N 1N4, Canada
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