Itch relief using hypnosis and virtual reality
Part of Skin clinical trials.
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.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 80 years old.
- You have had chronic itching (from any cause) for at least 1 year.
- You have seen a doctor for the itching.
- The itching causes mental or daily-life problems even after standard treatment.
- You can read and understand Dutch and fill out questionnaires.
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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