Mapping the sense of touch: new study charts normal sensitivity in the lower leg
NCT ID NCT07717593
First seen Jul 21, 2026 · Last updated Jul 22, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study measures normal touch sensitivity in the lower legs of 121 healthy young adults aged 18 to 25. Using a simple monofilament test kit, researchers tested 10 specific spots on each leg to establish what typical sensation looks like. The goal is to create a baseline that doctors can use to compare against people with nerve damage or other sensory problems.
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 provide standard reference values for touch sensitivity in the lower leg, helping doctors better diagnose nerve damage or sensory loss.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small observational study in a specific group (young, healthy Turkish adults), so the results may not apply to older people or other populations.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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121 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jun 2022
- Finished
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Jan 2023
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
8-25 years healthy young adults university students.excluded if they had a history of lower limb injuries, systemic or neurological conditions, chronic pain, or skin-related issues potentially influencing tactile sensitivity, such as burns, calluses, scars, or tattoos.
- Ages
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18 to 25 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: 18-25 years healthy young adults - Exclusion Criteria: if they had a history of lower limb injuries, systemic or neurological conditions, chronic pain, or skin-related issues potentially influencing tactile sensitivity, such as burns, calluses, scars, or tattoos. \-
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Istanbul Arel University
Istanbul, 34280, Turkey (Türkiye)