CompletedNot Applicable

The Mysterious on/Off Itch and Erythema During Whole Body Vibration Exercise

Switzerland20 participantsStarted 2017-12-18

Plain-language summary

Intense itch on the legs sometimes associated with redness can be adverse effects of whole body vibration (WBV) according to own observations and numerous posts in non-professional online-blogs. To the investigators' knowledge, the appearance of itch and/or a rash during WBV exercise has not yet been described. The research objectives are: 1. To determine the effect of WBV on itch rating and its unpleasantness and on skin changes. 2. To determine the effect of WBV on immunoglobulin E (IgE) and serum tryptase

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 35 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * age 18-35 years * female * Informed Consent as documented by signature (Appendix Informed Consent Form) Exclusion Criteria: * itchy skin diseases * hay fever * asthma * chronic venous insufficiency * peripheral artery disease * musculoskeletal diseases or injuries affecting the legs, hips and pelvis * BMI \< 17 and \> 35 kg/m2 * pregnancy

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What they're measuring

Itch intensity

Timeframe: 0 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03455036

SponsorUniversity Hospital, Basel, Switzerland

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2018-01-31

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