Detection of Small Fiber Neuropathy Using Skin Properties

Part of paid clinical trials in Boston, Massachusetts.

Sponsor
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Study ID
NCT04759443
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

  • Small Fiber Neuropathy

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
18 Years - N/A
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • Image processing of skin — OTHER
    Image processing will be used to extract skin features that correlate with loss of small skin fibers.

Study Details

Small fiber neuropathy affects millions of peoples worldwide. The neuropathy is causing disabling burning pain and dysautonomia such as dizziness with standing, brain fog, fatigue, constipation, too much or too little sweating. The detection of nerve damage is complicated and not widely available; it requires either skin biopsy or specialized equipment and training. This project utilizes the mathematical processing of skin pictures for the purpose to extract the statistical features related to loss of small fibers. This approach can improve the availability of diagnosis of small fiber neuropathy.

Key Dates

Start date
Jul 1, 2021
Status verified
Feb 2025
Primary completion
Feb 1, 2027
Completion
Feb 1, 2027

Study Design

Enrollment
400 participants (estimated)

Primary Outcome Measure

Diagnostic accuracy of image processing [ Time Frame: 2 years ]

Central Contacts

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
Brigham and Women's Faulkner HospitalBostonMassachusetts02130
Peter Novak, MD
[email protected]

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