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Differences between males and females based on their fingerprint sweat pore density and frequency of shape of sweat pores.

Study of sex-based differences in pore density and frequency of shape of sweat pores in fingerprints of Indian population.

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2020/11/028935
Enrollment
1000
Registered
2020-11-05
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-11-24

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

None listed

Sponsors

Rakshan Kamath
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Only plain fingerprints will be included.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: -Age of individuals will be excluded. -The data regarding 1st and 2nd level detail of identification will be excluded from the study. -Individuals with allergies to ink and its components are excluded.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Collection of plain inked fingerprints from all 10 fingers of males and females.Timepoint: 4 weeks—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Number of sweat pores present in 25mm² area in both male and female samples to determine who has more sweatpores and how much. Difference in frequency of shape of sweatpores between males and femalesTimepoint: 6 months—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Vinod C Nayak

Kasturba Medical College, Manipal

rakshan.k619@gmail.com9483932577

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026