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Aquagenic Wrinkling Prediction

University of Iowa · NCT06831110

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Key facts

Compensation
Not posted. Ask the study team before screening.
Who can join
Ages 18–24 · All sexes
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
Study type
Observational
Target enrollment
2000
US sites recruiting
1
Study start
March 6, 2025
Record last updated
June 4, 2026

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What the study is about

The goal of this observational study is to determine whether an aquagenic wrinkling procedure (i.e., soaking hands in a water bath for up to 20 minutes) can be used as a screening tool for cystic fibrosis carrier status.

Participants will complete one visit where they will undergo an aquagenic wrinkling procedure to see how their hands respond.

Being studied: Aquagenic Wrinkling

Conditions: Aquagenic Wrinkling of Palms; Carrier State

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

  • Interested in participating in other CF Carrier-related research studies.

Exclusion Criteria

  • CF patient status
  • Unable to speak English
  • Unable to provide written informed consent
  • Prisoner status
  • An open wound on either hand
  • A tattoo on either hand
  • Missing any portion of either hand
  • Diagnosis of Diabetes
  • Diagnosis of Hyperhidrosis
  • Diagnosis of Raynaud's Disease
  • Diagnosis of Atopic Dermatitis
  • Regularly taking ACE inhibitors or angiotensin receptor blockers

Recruiting US locations

  • University of Iowa

    Iowa City, IA 52242

    Site contact: Shelby Francis, PhD · 319-678-8037 · shelby-francis@uiowa.edu

Study contacts (from the official record)

  • Philip M Polgreen, MD · 319-384-6194 · philip-polgreen@uiowa.edu
  • Shelby L Francis, PhD · 319-678-8037 · shelby-francis@uiowa.edu
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