Scalp scans may reveal hidden clues in scleroderma patients
NCT ID NCT04804930
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether a simple, non-invasive scalp exam called trichoscopy can help predict how severe systemic scleroderma is and whether it affects internal organs. Researchers will compare scalp images from 200 scleroderma patients and healthy volunteers. The goal is to find a new, easy way to monitor the disease without needles or scans.
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 simple, non-invasive way to monitor scleroderma severity and predict organ complications.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may find no clear link between scalp features and disease outcomes, limiting its practical use.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hop Claude Huriez Chu Lille
RECRUITINGLille, 59037, France
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