Itch study: repeated irritation application
Part of Skin clinical trials.
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.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are a healthy adult between 18 and 60 years old.
- You do not have any nerve, immune, muscle, heart, or mental health conditions.
- You do not have any skin conditions like eczema or psoriasis.
- You are not taking any medications for allergies, pain, or mental health, and no steroid creams.
- You have no moles, scars, or tattoos on the test area.
- You have not taken alcohol or painkillers within 24 hours before the study days.
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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