Clinical trials
Itch clinical trials
Below are recruiting itch clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 24 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07247695Recruiting
Understanding how placebos affect different types of itch
This study looks at how a placebo might help reduce two kinds of itch: one caused by histamine (like an allergy) and another caused by other substances. You will receive different creams or patches to test how your body responds.
GistrupAges 18–60 - NCT06104540Recruiting
Liquid Vaseline vs Olive Oil for Itching and Scarring After Scald Burns
This study compares two natural oils—liquid vaseline and olive oil—to see which one reduces itching and scarring better after a scald burn. You may qualify if you have a healed second-degree burn that no longer needs bandages.
AnkaraAges 18–65 - NCT06503510Recruiting
Interleukin-13 effects on pain and itch
This study looks at how a substance called interleukin-13 affects pain and itch sensations in healthy people. You will have small amounts of this substance applied to your skin to see how it changes your sensitivity to touch, pain, and itch.
Gistrup, AalborgAges 18–60 - NCT06503523Recruiting
Brain activity during pain and itch
This study tests whether imagining movements changes brain activity when you feel pain or itch. It could help scientists understand how the brain responds to these sensations.
GistrupAges 18–60 - NCT06787794Recruiting
Itch relief using hypnosis and virtual reality
This trial tests whether combining hypnosis with virtual reality can reduce chronic itch. It may help if you have had itching for at least a year, seen a doctor for it, and it still affects your daily life despite treatment.
Leiden, South HollandAges 18–80 - NCT06801626RecruitingPhase 3
New ways to reduce burn scar itch
This study tests new ways to reduce itching from burn scars. If you have a burn scar that itches and are between 18 and 79, you may be able to join and try a treatment that could help relieve the itch.
Galveston, TexasAges 18–80 - NCT07122973Recruiting
Mapping itch and pain receptors on the skin
This study looks at how the skin senses itch and pain by applying a small amount of chili cream (capsaicin) to different spots. It may help doctors better understand pain and itch conditions in the future.
Gistrup, AalborgAges 18–60 - NCT07560618RecruitingPhase 4
Testing a new cream for itch relief in atopic dermatitis
This study tests whether roflumilast cream (a new anti-inflammatory medication applied to the skin) can reduce the intense itching caused by atopic dermatitis (eczema). You'll track your itching daily using a smartphone app and visit the clinic to see if the cream helps over time.
Sacramento, CaliforniaAges 12 years+ - NCT06328543Recruiting
Itch study: repeated irritation application
This study looks at how the skin reacts to repeated applications of substances that cause itching. It is done on healthy volunteers to understand the itch sensation better.
Aalborg, AalborgAges 18–60 - NCT07098351Recruiting
A trial for a new itchy skin medicine for people on peritoneal dialysis
This trial tests if a medication called nalfurafine hydrochloride (taken as a tablet that melts in your mouth) can help reduce moderate to severe itching in people receiving peritoneal dialysis for chronic kidney disease.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–85 - NCT06868771Recruiting
Cream for dry, itchy skin from cancer therapy
This study tests a moisturizing cream (with pre- and postbiotics and niacinamide) to see if it reduces dryness and itching in cancer patients who are on a type of targeted therapy called anti-EGFR drugs. If you have dry, itchy skin from your treatment, this cream might help soothe it.
Roma, ROMAAges 18 years+ - NCT06328530Recruiting
Itch study using multiple itch-inducing substances
This study tests if applying several itch-causing substances at once makes you itch more. It is for healthy adults who want to help researchers understand itch better.
AalborgAges 18–60 - NCT06340438Recruiting
Itch and thoughts: a healthy volunteer study
This study looks at how your thoughts (specifically, catastrophizing) affect how intensely you feel itch. Healthy volunteers are asked to rate itch sensations after a mild stimulus, helping researchers understand the connection between thinking and feeling.
AalborgAges 18–60 - NCT05050136RecruitingPhase 2
Volixibat trial for itch from primary biliary cholangitis
This Phase 2 study tests whether volixibat can safely reduce itching caused by primary biliary cholangitis (PBC). If you have PBC-related itch that persists, this trial may help you find a new treatment option.
Coronado, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05575882Recruiting
Skin cream trial to prevent relapses in very dry eczema skin
This trial tests whether a cosmetic cream can reduce eczema flare-ups and is comfortable/safe to use on very dry, irritated, eczema-prone skin. It’s mainly for children who have had recent flare-ups and moderate eczema severity.
Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aire, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos AireAges 6 months–15 years - NCT05678309Recruiting
Study to create a patient library for itch without a cause
This trial sets up a patient library for people who have itching with no clear underlying skin or medical cause. It aims to collect patient input and experiences to improve understanding and support for this condition.
BrestAges 18–99 - NCT06081998Recruiting
How lack of sleep affects itch and pain
This study looks at how not sleeping affects your sensitivity to itch and pain. Researchers want to understand the connection between sleep and these sensations, which could help treat conditions like chronic itching or pain.
AalborgAges 18–60 - NCT06081946Recruiting
Does broken sleep affect itch and pain sensitivity?
This study looks at how a poor night's sleep (short, broken sleep) affects your sensitivity to itching and pain. The goal is to understand if sleep problems might make skin conditions worse.
AalborgAges 18–60 - NCT06120907Recruiting
Swiss Itch Registry: Tracking chronic itch
This study is a registry, which means it collects information about people with chronic itching. By joining, you help researchers learn more about different causes and treatments of chronic itch, with no extra tests or medicines.
BaselAges 14 years+ - NCT06446609Recruiting
Itching in drug-induced liver injury study
This study looks at itching caused by drug-induced liver injury. Researchers want to understand who gets itchy and how bad it is, which could help improve care for people with this condition.
NottinghamAges 18 years+ - NCT06704698Recruiting
Pain relief after esophageal surgery: comparing two nerve blocks
This trial compares two types of nerve blocks (paravertebral and epidural) to see which provides better pain relief after esophagectomy. The goal is to find the safest and most effective way to manage pain for patients undergoing this surgery.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–80 - NCT06751056Recruiting
Neck traction to reduce itch medication use
This study tests if a gentle neck stretch (cervical traction) can help people with chronic itch on the scalp, arms, or upper back take less gabapentin or pregabalin (medicines for nerve-related itch). If you have had a stable dose of these medicines for at least four weeks and don't have a skin rash causing the itch, this trial may offer a drug-free way to manage your symptoms.
Scottsdale, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06930365Recruiting
Moisturizer study for eczema and healthy skin
This trial compares two moisturizers for people with eczema (moderate rash) and healthy volunteers. It looks at how well they work and how the skin tolerates them after using a steroid cream.
Batumi, AdjaraAges 18 years+ - NCT06756867Enrolling by invitation
Hand massage with violet oil for itching in hemodialysis patients
This study tests if a gentle hand massage using violet oil can help reduce itching and improve quality of life for people on hemodialysis. It is for patients who have been on dialysis for at least 6 months and have bothersome itching.
Kayseri, KayseriAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for itch?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 24 recruiting itch studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a itch trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a itch trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.