Does broken sleep affect itch and pain sensitivity?
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
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.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 60 years old.
- You are generally healthy and not currently pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You do not have any skin diseases or marks (moles, scars, tattoos) on the test area.
- You are not taking any pain relievers or allergy medications right now.
- You must have a smartphone to use during the study nights.
- You have no current or past history of nerve, skin, muscle, heart, or mental health issues that could affect results.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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