| CTRI Number |
CTRI/2025/11/096945 [Registered on: 06/11/2025] Trial Registered Prospectively |
| Last Modified On: |
04/11/2025 |
| Post Graduate Thesis |
Yes |
| Type of Trial |
Observational |
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Type of Study
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Cross Sectional Study |
| Study Design |
Other |
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Public Title of Study
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Comparative study of fingerprinting patterns in patients with psychiatric disorders using dermoscope versus standard ink method |
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Scientific Title of Study
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Comparative study of dermatoglyphic patterns in patients with various psychiatric disorders using dermoscope versus standard fingerprinting technique |
| Trial Acronym |
NIL |
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Secondary IDs if Any
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| Secondary ID |
Identifier |
| NIL |
NIL |
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Details of Principal Investigator or overall Trial Coordinator (multi-center study)
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| Name |
Het Jayesh Modi |
| Designation |
Junior resident |
| Affiliation |
MGM MEDICAL COLLEGE, KAMOTHE |
| Address |
MGM MEDICAL COLLEGE, KAMOTHE, NAVI MUMBAI
Mumbai
MAHARASHTRA
410209
India |
| Phone |
9920466465 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
hetmodii1711@gmail.com |
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Details of Contact Person
Scientific Query
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| Name |
Dr. Shylaja Someshwar |
| Designation |
Professor and HOD |
| Affiliation |
MGM MEDICAL COLLEGE, KAMOTHE |
| Address |
MGM MEDICAL COLLEGE, KAMOTHE, NAVI MUMBAI
Mumbai
MAHARASHTRA
410209
India |
| Phone |
9920466465 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
hetmodii1711@gmail.com |
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Details of Contact Person
Public Query
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| Name |
Het Jayesh Modi |
| Designation |
Junior resident |
| Affiliation |
MGM MEDICAL COLLEGE, KAMOTHE |
| Address |
J-703, panchesheel gardens, mahavir nagar, kandivali west
Mumbai
MAHARASHTRA
400067
India |
| Phone |
9920466465 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
hetmodii1711@gmail.com |
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Source of Monetary or Material Support
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Primary Sponsor
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| Name |
INDIAN ASSOCIATION OF DERMATOLOGISTS VENEREOLOGISTS AND LEPROLOGISTS |
| Address |
314-315,KM TRADE TOWER, SECTOR 14, GHAZIABAD, UTTAR PRADESH, 201010 |
| Type of Sponsor |
Research institution |
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Details of Secondary Sponsor
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Countries of Recruitment
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India |
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Sites of Study
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| No of Sites = 1 |
| Name of Principal
Investigator |
Name of Site |
Site Address |
Phone/Fax/Email |
| Dr Het Modi |
MGM MEDICAL COLLEGE |
DEPARTMENT OF DERMATOLOGY, KAMOTHE, NAVI MUMBAI 410209
Mumbai
MAHARASHTRA |
9920466465
hetmodii1711@gmail.com |
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Details of Ethics Committee
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| No of Ethics Committees= 1 |
| Name of Committee |
Approval Status |
| MGM MEDICAL COLLEGE INSTITUTIONAL ETHICS COMMITTEE |
Approved |
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Regulatory Clearance Status from DCGI
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Health Condition / Problems Studied
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| Health Type |
Condition |
| Patients |
(1) ICD-10 Condition: F22||Delusional disorders, |
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Intervention / Comparator Agent
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| Type |
Name |
Details |
| Intervention |
Nil |
Nil |
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Inclusion Criteria
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| Age From |
18.00 Year(s) |
| Age To |
60.00 Year(s) |
| Gender |
Both |
| Details |
All patients between 18 to 60 years of age
Patients of both sexes
Patients consenting for dermoscopy, photography and for ink method
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| ExclusionCriteria |
| Details |
Patients who deny consent for photography, dermoscopy and ink method
Patients below 18 years and above 60 years of age
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Method of Generating Random Sequence
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Not Applicable |
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Method of Concealment
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Not Applicable |
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Blinding/Masking
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Not Applicable |
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Primary Outcome
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| Outcome |
TimePoints |
The study will aid in recognizing and comparing the various dermatoglyphic patterns on dermoscopy in healthy individuals and in patients with different psychiatric disorders.
The study will help establish potential dermoscopic markers or trends associated with specific psychiatric conditions, contributing to the field of psychodermatology.
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NA |
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Secondary Outcome
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| Outcome |
TimePoints |
| nil |
nil |
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Target Sample Size
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Total Sample Size="110"
Sample Size from India="110"
Final Enrollment numbers achieved (Total)= "Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials"
Final Enrollment numbers achieved (India)="Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials" |
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Phase of Trial
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N/A |
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Date of First Enrollment (India)
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15/11/2025 |
| Date of Study Completion (India) |
Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials |
| Date of First Enrollment (Global) |
Date Missing |
| Date of Study Completion (Global) |
Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials |
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Estimated Duration of Trial
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Years="2"
Months="0"
Days="0" |
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Recruitment Status of Trial (Global)
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Not Yet Recruiting |
| Recruitment Status of Trial (India) |
Not Yet Recruiting |
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Publication Details
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N/A |
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Individual Participant Data (IPD) Sharing Statement
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Will individual participant data (IPD) be shared publicly (including data dictionaries)?
Response - NO
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Brief Summary
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Dermatoglyphics, the scientific study of fingerprint and palmar ridge patterns, reflects genetic and neurodevelopmental processes established during intrauterine life and remaining unchanged thereafter. Since epidermal ridge formation parallels central nervous system development, dermatoglyphic variations may subtly mirror neurodevelopmental abnormalities, as observed in psychiatric disorders like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, and autism. Given the absence of objective diagnostic tools in psychiatry, dermatoglyphics offers promise as a potential biomarker that is non-invasive, reliable, and cost-effective. Traditional ink-based methods, however, are cumbersome and prone to inconsistency. The introduction of dermoscopy—a precise, rapid, and reproducible imaging technique—overcomes these limitations, enabling detailed visualization of ridge patterns. This innovation bridges dermatology and psychiatry, providing a foundation for early and accessible screening of psychiatric disorders, particularly in resource-limited settings. Despite rising interest in psychodermatology, no existing studies have explored dermatoglyphics in psychiatric patients using dermoscopy, highlighting a crucial gap this research aims to address. |