Can skin elasticity predict dupuytren recurrence?
NCT ID NCT07470684
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at how the skin on the palm of the hand is involved in Dupuytren disease, a condition that causes fingers to bend inward. Researchers will measure skin elasticity with a suction device, use ultrasound to see the tissue beneath, and take a small skin sample during surgery. They want to find out if these skin features can predict how well the surgery works and whether the disease comes back. The study involves 50 adults scheduled for Dupuytren surgery and follows them for one year.
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 research could help doctors predict which patients are more likely to have Dupuytren disease come back after surgery, leading to better surgical planning.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 50 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It is observational in nature and does not test a new treatment.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven
Leuven, Vlaams-Brabant, 3000, Belgium
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