Aquagenic Wrinkling Prediction

Description

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.

Conditions

Aquagenic Wrinkling of Palms, Carrier State

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

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.

Using Aquagenic Wrinkling to Predict CF Carrier State

Aquagenic Wrinkling Prediction

Condition
Aquagenic Wrinkling of Palms
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Iowa City

University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, United States, 52242

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

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

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to 24 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

University of Iowa,

Philip M Polgreen, MD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, University of Iowa

Study Record Dates

2026-12