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New treatment option for ITCH
Official title Mechanisms Underlying the Placebo Effect in Both Histaminergic and Non-histaminergic Itch
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07247695
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study consists of one experimental session of approximately 1½ hours. The participant will fill in a series of questionnaires about how you perceive itch and pain, and about some traits of your personality, such as depression, anxiety and stress.
- You might receive a placebo (an inactive treatment) instead of the study drug.
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 60. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Healthy men and women
- 18-60 years
- Speak and understand English
You likely can't join if
- Pregnancy or lactation
- Drug addiction defined as any use of cannabis, opioids, or other drugs
- Previous or current history of neurological, immunological, musculoskeletal, cardiac disorder or psychiatric diagnoses that may affect the results...
- Moles, wounds, scars, or tattoos in the area to be treated or tested
- Current use of medications that may affect the trial such as antihistamines and pain killers
- Skin diseases
See the full eligibility criteria
- Healthy men and women
- 18-60 years
- Speak and understand English
- Pregnancy or lactation
- Drug addiction defined as any use of cannabis, opioids, or other drugs
- Previous or current history of neurological, immunological, musculoskeletal, cardiac disorder or psychiatric diagnoses that may affect the results (e.g., neuropathy, muscular pain in the upper extremities, anxiety...
- Moles, wounds, scars, or tattoos in the area to be treated or tested
- Current use of medications that may affect the trial such as antihistamines and pain killers
- Skin diseases
- Consumption of alcohol or painkillers 24 hours before the study days and between these
- Acute or chronic pain and itch
- Participation in other trials within 1 week of study entry (4 weeks in the case of pharmaceutical studies)
- Contraindications to capsaicin, including intolerance to chili or burns or wounds at the application site
- The subject is assessed as unable to engage in the necessary cooperation required by the study
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Gistrup, Denmark
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 60 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Gistrup, Denmark. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.