Healthy volunteers needed to set nerve norms for better diagnosis

NCT ID NCT01498211

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University Hospital, Strasbourg, France Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study aims to establish normal values for nerve fiber density in the skin using small biopsies from 300 healthy adults aged 20-80. By comparing results across age and sex, researchers hope to improve the accuracy of diagnosing small fiber neuropathy, a condition that affects small nerves. Participants undergo a single 3mm skin punch biopsy from the lower leg.

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 could provide doctors with a standard reference to better diagnose small fiber neuropathy.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It only establishes normal values and may not directly improve patient outcomes.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

CHU de Besançon

Besançon, 25030, France
CHU de Nancy

Nancy, 54035, France
Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg

Strasbourg, 67091, France

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