Status:

COMPLETED

Characterization of New Human Models of Non-histaminergic Itch

Lead Sponsor:

Aalborg University

Conditions:

Papain

Itch

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-60 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

In this experiment the investigators would like to test a new new human itch model based on papain, and to characterize the sensory quality and temporary aspects of papain skin prick test (SPT) in com...

Detailed Description

The most used model of non-histaminergic itch is cowhage but this models presents several problems, such us the impossibility of standardizing the amount of the spicules inserted in the skin and the d...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Healthy men and women
  • 18-60 years
  • Speak and understand English

Exclusion

  • Pregnancy or lactation
  • Drug addiction defined as any use of cannabis, opioids or other addictive drugs
  • Previous or current history of neurological, dermatological, immunological musculoskeletal, cardiac disorder or mental illnesses that may affect the results (e.g. neuropathy, muscular pain in the upper extremities, etc.).
  • Lack of ability to cooperate
  • Current use of medications that may affect the trial such as antihistamines, antipsychotics and pain killers, as well as systemic or topical steroids.
  • Skin diseases
  • Moles, scars or tattoos in the area to be treated or tested.
  • Hypersensitivity to papaya and mango fruit, cashew nuts, rubber latex
  • Consumption of alcohol or painkillers 24 hours before the study days and between these
  • Acute or chronic pain
  • Participation in other trials within 1 week of study entry (4 weeks in the case of pharmaceutical trials)

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

September 1 2020

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

June 1 2021

Estimated Enrollment :

20 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04515056

Start Date

September 1 2020

End Date

June 1 2021

Last Update

July 9 2021

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Aalborg University

Aalborg, North Denmark, Denmark, 9000