New ways to reduce burn scar itch
Part of Injuries & trauma, Skin clinical trials.
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.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 79 years old.
- You have a burn scar that itches.
- You do not have another skin condition that already causes itching or inflammation.
- You are not taking any of these medications: cefuroxime, dasatinib, delavirdine, neratinib, pazopanib, risedronate, or tizanidine.
- You are not currently taking an H2 antihistamine (a type of allergy pill) for another reason.
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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