New turkish questionnaire could help scleroderma patients track skin changes

NCT ID NCT07182968

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study aims to translate and test a questionnaire called PASTUL, which helps people with scleroderma assess their own skin thickness. Researchers will enroll 50 Turkish-speaking adults with scleroderma to see if the Turkish version is accurate and reliable. The goal is to give patients a simple way to monitor their condition between doctor visits.

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 a reliable, patient-friendly tool for Turkish-speaking scleroderma patients to monitor skin thickness at home, potentially improving disease management.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage cultural adaptation study (50 participants) focused on questionnaire validation, not a treatment trial. It may not translate into direct clinical benefits or be generalizable beyond the Turkish population.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

diffuse scleroderma scleroderma systemic sclerosis

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Hacettepe University

    RECRUITING

    Çankaya, Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)

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