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New treatment option for ITCH
Official title Reducing Itch With Hypnosis and Virtual Reality
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06787794
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Chronic itch is a disabling condition with currently limited treatment options. Virtual reality (VR) is a relatively new approach that provides immersion in another environment and has been shown to have a temporary itch mitigating potential.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 80
You may be able to join if
- Participants must be adults (aged 18-80 years)
- Participants must have been suffering from chronic pruritus of any origin for at least 1 year prior to inclusion in this study
- Participants must have been seen by a physician for the itch
- Participants must experience psychological and/or functional impairment due to the itch despite standard medical treatment.
- Participants must speak and understand Dutch and be able to complete questionnaires.
You likely can't join if
- Severe psychiatric comorbidities irrelated to their itch condition such as psychosis or severe clinical depression or anxiety disorder (anxiety and...
- History of seizures;
- History of severe migraine;
- Severe susceptibility to motion sickness;
- Balance problems;
- Face, head, or neck injury;
See the full eligibility criteria
- Participants must be adults (aged 18-80 years)
- Participants must have been suffering from chronic pruritus of any origin for at least 1 year prior to inclusion in this study
- Participants must have been seen by a physician for the itch
- Participants must experience psychological and/or functional impairment due to the itch despite standard medical treatment.
- Participants must speak and understand Dutch and be able to complete questionnaires.
- Severe psychiatric comorbidities irrelated to their itch condition such as psychosis or severe clinical depression or anxiety disorder (anxiety and depressive symptoms in itself are common in individuals with chronic...
- History of seizures;
- History of severe migraine;
- Severe susceptibility to motion sickness;
- Balance problems;
- Face, head, or neck injury;
- Visual or audiological impairment;
- Pacemaker, defibrillator and/or other electronic (implantable) device of vital importance;
- Pregnancy;
- Lactation;
- Participation in another treatment itch study.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Leiden, South Holland, Netherlands
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 80 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Leiden, South Holland, Netherlands. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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