Study of pain and itch in healthy volunteers
Treatments studied
Part of Pain, Skin clinical trials.
This study looks at how certain proteins in the body (JAK and sodium channels) affect pain and itch. It tests a cream and a medication on healthy volunteers to see how they change the feeling of pain and itch.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 60 years old.
- You are generally healthy, with no past or current skin, nerve, immune, muscle, heart, or psychiatric conditions.
- You do not have any moles, wounds, scars, or tattoos on the inside of your forearms.
- You are not pregnant, breastfeeding, or using drugs like cannabis, opioids, or other addictive substances.
- You are not taking any medications that could affect the study, such as antihistamines, painkillers, or corticosteroids.
- You are not allergic to lidocaine, phenytoin, or mepyramine.
Quick eligibility check
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