NCT06831110RecruitingAccepts Healthy Volunteers
Aquagenic Wrinkling Prediction
University of Iowa
Start Date
3/6/2025
Completion Date
12/1/2026
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.
Eligibility Criteria
Age Range: 18 years to 24 years
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
Interventions
PROCEDURE
Aquagenic Wrinkling
Conditions
Aquagenic Wrinkling of PalmsCarrier State
Locations
University of Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa 52242
United States