Light therapy for itch relief
Part of Skin clinical trials.
This trial tests a special light treatment (photobiomodulation) to see if it can safely reduce itch. It compares the treated area to a similar untreated area on your body.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have had an itch for any length of time—either less than 6 weeks (acute) or more than 6 weeks (chronic).
- You do not have any cuts, wounds, or skin damage in the area to be treated.
- If you use itch medicine, the dose has been the same for the past 14 days.
- You have a similar itch on both sides of your body (like on both arms or both legs).
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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