Neck traction to reduce itch medication use
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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.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 or older.
- You have chronic itching on your scalp, arms, or upper back without a visible skin rash causing it.
- You have been taking a steady dose of gabapentin or pregabalin for at least four weeks.
- You can lie down on the floor and get back up without help.
- You have not had spinal surgery or a spine injury that makes neck traction unsafe.
- You are not pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant during the study.
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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