CompletedNot Applicable

Hypnosis for Chronic Idiopathic Pruritus

France12 participantsStarted 2021-04-13

Plain-language summary

Chronic idiopathic pruritus (CIP) is a frequent and disabling condition, for which there is no specific treatment. It was shown previously that hypnosis can relieve painful sensations. Pain and pruritus share many similarities regarding sensory receptors and pathways, suggesting that hypnosis might help relief CIP.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 90 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Male or female of at least 18 years at screening * Diagnosis of chronic (at least 6 wks.) idiopathic pruritus * Pruritus Numeric Rating Scale \> = 4 Exclusion Criteria: * Pruritus caused by a dermatological or a systemic conditions * Suicidal crisis, moderate, or severe * Psychosis (schizophrenia, persistent delusional disorder) * Bipolar disorder, not stabilized or decompensating * Personality disorder, decompensated

What they're measuring

Change From Baseline in Pruritus Numeric Rating Scale

Timeframe: Day 84

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04829578

SponsorCentre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2021-09-13

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