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Aquagenic Wrinkling Prediction
Sponsor: University of Iowa
Summary
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.
Official title: Using Aquagenic Wrinkling to Predict CF Carrier State
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 24 Years
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
2000
Start Date
2025-03-06
Completion Date
2026-12
Last Updated
2025-05-31
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Aquagenic Wrinkling
Participants will be asked to remove all jewelry from the hand(s) and wrist(s) that will be undergoing the aquagenic wrinkling procedures. Photographs will be taken of the palmar surface of the hand(s). The participant will submerge the hand(s) undergoing testing in a water bath for one minute. After one minute, they will remove their hand(s), dry them gently with a towel, and photographs will be taken of the palmar surface of the hand(s). The participant will re-submerge their hand(s) in the appropriate conditions for another minute and the process will be repeated 20 times for 20 total minutes submerged in the water.
Locations (1)
University of Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa, United States