Scientists probe skin cells to unlock scleroderma secrets
NCT ID NCT07256418
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at skin cells called fibroblasts from people with scleroderma and healthy volunteers. Researchers want to find which genes are turned on or off in these cells, especially those linked to aging and inflammation. The goal is to better understand what causes the disease, not to test a new treatment. About 60 adults will take part.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 60 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Jan 2026
- Expected to finish
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Jan 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- 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
Eligible participants (patients and control participants) will be identified during their usual follow-up consultation.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- 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: FOR PATIENTS WITH SCLERODERMA : * Person who has given written consent * Person with systemic scleroderma FOR CONTROL PARTICIPANTS : * Person who has given written consent * Person undergoing plastic, cosmetic and reconstructive surgery Exclusion Criteria: FOR PATIENTS WITH SCLERODERMA : * Person not affiliated to or not benefiting from a social security scheme * Person subject to a legal protection measure (curatorship, guardianship) * Person subject to a legal protection measure * An adult who is incapable or unable to give consent * Minors FOR CONTROLLED PARTICIPANTS : * Person suffering from a chronic disease or under chronic treatment for autoimmune, inflammatory or dermatological diseases * Person not affiliated to or not benefiting from a social security scheme * Person under legal protection (curatorship, guardianship) * Person subject to a legal protection measure * An adult who is incapable or unable to give consent * Minors
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Conditions
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The places running it
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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CHU Dijon Bourgogne
RECRUITINGDijon, 21000, France
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