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Study NCT ID:
NCT01074164
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2015-01-05
First Post:
2010-02-22
Brief Title:
Acupressure in Pruritus for Atopic Dermatitis
Sponsor:
Northwestern University
Organization:
Northwestern University
Study Overview
Official Title:
Evaluating the Effectiveness of Acupressure in Relieving Pruritus Related to Atopic Dermatitis
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2014-12
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
The purpose of this study is to see if acupressure will be effective at reducing itch in people with atopic dermatitis AD
Detailed Description:
Atopic dermatitis AD is recognized as a major and common problem worldwide In the United States AD and related eczematous symptoms affect 17 of the population 1 in 10 individuals report having experienced symptoms causing quality of life QOL distress including itchingscratching redinflamed rash excessive drynessscaling andor symptoms lasting 14 days Two-thirds of these subjects noted at least moderate to severe symptoms with itch being the most disturbing Effective treatment of AD and of pruritus itching are interconnected Treating AD will decrease the stimulus for the itch whereas treating pruritus will decrease the feedback cycle brought on when a patient scratches the skin continually Effective medications for AD and related symptoms include topical corticosteroids and calcineurin inhibitors Oftentimes these remedies are insufficient at treating the itch component of the disease There is demand for alternative complementary treatments for AD-related pruritus
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
None
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?:
None