Study of a Device to Relieve Mosquito Bite Itching. (NCT00822575) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Study of a Device to Relieve Mosquito Bite Itching.
United Kingdom60 participantsStarted 2008-04
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether over-the-counter (OTC) use of the ZapperClick device employing the piezo-electricity principle is effective in reducing itching associated with mosquito bites.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* One lab-induced mosquito bite on the non-dominant forearm
* Familiarity with an immediate mosquito bite reaction.
* History of immediately responding to mosquito bites with itching.
* Willing and able to refrain from consuming anti-histamines, corticosteroids, or Non-Steroid Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAID,) for a time period of 4 half lives of the drug prior to the beginning of the study, and continuing throughout the course of the study.
* Willing to abstain from the use of insect repellant and/or any treatment other than the test device for the relief of mosquito bite symptoms until after the study.
* Primary written and spoken language is English.
Exclusion Criteria:
* No history of prior affliction with mosquito bites.
* History of lack of reaction to mosquito and/or other insect bites that includes itching.
* History of hypersensitivity to the bites or stings of mosquitoes, bees or wasps.
* Presence of mosquito bites or other types of insect bite/stings on any location on the body.
* Current use of steroids.
* Use of insect repellants during the week prior to study start.
* Use of topical agents on the arm during the week prior to study start.
* Pacemaker, ICD or other implantable heart device.
* Therapeutic use of any type of electrical stimulation.
* Epilepsy.
* Diabetes.
* Presence of neurological disorder.
* Prior surgery to the forearm area.
* Infection or wound in the forearm area.
* Any skin or other disease or illness that can cause or in…
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Change in degree of itching rating on a 0-100 VAS.