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New study investigates chewing and swallowing problems in scleroderma patients

NCT ID NCT07182981

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Hacettepe University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looks at how scleroderma affects chewing and swallowing in both children and adults. Researchers will use questionnaires and physical tests to measure these functions and understand the overall well-being of participants. The goal is to find better tools for assessing these issues and improve disease management.

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 identify better ways to assess chewing and swallowing problems in people with scleroderma, leading to improved care.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study with only 50 participants, so findings may not apply to everyone with scleroderma. It does not test a treatment.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Participants

About 50 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Aug 2025

Expected to finish

Aug 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

The study population will consist of individuals who come to the university hospital for routine controls.

Ages

7 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.

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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.

For a child diagnosed with scleroderma: Inclusion Criteria: * Cases diagnosed with scleroderma, * Cases aged 7-18 years will be included. Exclusion Criteria: * Advanced heart/lung/liver/kidney disease, neurological disease, and malignancies * Cases that are not willing to participate in the study will be excluded. * Having participated in a regular exercise program for the past 3 months * Individuals who are not willing to participate in the study For adults diagnosed with scleroderma: Inclusion Criteria: * Individuals diagnosed with scleroderma, * Individuals over the age of 18 will be included. Exclusion Criteria: * Advanced heart/lung/liver/kidney disease, neurological disease, and malignancies * Individuals who are not willing to participate in the study will be excluded. * Having participated in a regular exercise program for the past 3 months * Individuals who are not willing to participate in the study

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

diffuse scleroderma Juvenile-onset scleroderma localized scleroderma scleroderma systemic sclerosis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Scleroderma Scleroderma (limited and diffuse) Scleroderma, localized Swallowing Systemic sclerosis (SSC)

How to take part

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hacettepe University

    RECRUITING

    Çankaya, Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)

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