Scientists investigate why skin fails to heal in rare blistering disease

NCT ID NCT01874769

First seen Mar 21, 2026 · Last updated Jun 08, 2026 · Updated 11 times

Summary

This study looked at how skin cells from 30 people with recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (RDEB) grow and repair wounds. RDEB is a rare genetic condition that causes fragile skin and painful blisters. Researchers took small skin samples to study the cells in a lab, aiming to better understand the disease. No new treatment was tested; the goal was to gather knowledge for future therapies.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Guy's and ST Thomas NHS Foundation trust/Guy's Hospital

    London, SE19RT, United Kingdom

  • Inserm U781 Service de Génétique Necker Hospital for sick children

    Paris, 75743/ Cedex 15, France

  • Service de dermatologie Necker Hospital for sick children

    Paris, 75743 Cedex 15, France

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