Scientists hunt for clues to ichthyosis in skin and blood

NCT ID NCT03417856

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Northwestern University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looks at skin and blood samples from 200 people with ichthyosis (a genetic condition causing dry, scaly skin) and healthy volunteers. Researchers want to find specific markers that could help them understand the disease better and develop new treatments. No treatment is given; the goal is simply to learn more about what happens in the body.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

ichthyosis lamellar ichthyosis Netherton syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ICHTHYOSIS NETHERTON SYNDROME

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Locations

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

New York, New York, 10029, United States
Northbrook Lurie Children's Outpatient Clinic

Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States
Northwestern University

Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States