Understanding how placebos affect different types of itch
Part of Skin clinical trials.
This study looks at how a placebo might help reduce two kinds of itch: one caused by histamine (like an allergy) and another caused by other substances. You will receive different creams or patches to test how your body responds.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must be healthy and between 18 and 60 years old.
- You need to speak and understand English.
- You cannot be pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You must not have any skin diseases, scars, or tattoos on the area being tested.
- You cannot take certain medications, like antihistamines or painkillers, during the study.
- You must not have any ongoing pain or itch.
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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