Fingertip wrinkle test may spot nerve damage
NCT ID NCT07255573
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether a 15-minute hand soak in warm water can help diagnose small fiber neuropathy, a condition that causes pain, numbness, and problems with automatic body functions. Researchers tested 38 adults and compared the wrinkling pattern of their fingertips to standard nerve tests. The goal was to see if this simple, low-cost method could reliably detect nerve damage.
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Hospital Britanico de Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires F.D., 1428, Argentina
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