Scientists seek skin samples to unlock disease secrets
NCT ID NCT02471352
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 12, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study collects biological samples—like blood, skin biopsies, and swabs—from people with or at risk for skin diseases, as well as healthy volunteers. Researchers will use these samples to study the causes of skin conditions and explore potential treatments. Up to 700 participants aged 2 and older will be enrolled.
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 study could help researchers identify causes of skin diseases and develop new treatments.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational sample-collection study, not a treatment trial. It may not directly lead to any new therapies.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
RECRUITINGBethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States
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