Hypnosis for Chronic Idiopathic Pruritus

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

12 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2021-04-13

Study Completion Date

2022-10-31

Brief Summary

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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.

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Detailed Description

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Chronic idiopathic pruritus (CIP) is a frequent and disabling condition, with significative impact on quality of life. At present, there is no specific treatment for CIP. Topical steroids are frequently used, with partial efficacy, and adverse effects. Hypnosis is a specific state of conscience. It differs from waking state, sleeping state, relaxation, or meditation. In this state, the person is highly responsive to suggestion. In medicine, hypnosis can be used to engage the internal resources of the person against unpleasant feelings. 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.

Conditions

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Chronic Idiopathic Pruritus

Study Design

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Allocation Method

NA

Intervention Model

SINGLE_GROUP

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Hypnosis

hyspnosis treatment

Group Type OTHER

Hypnosis

Intervention Type OTHER

Chronic idiopathic pruritus is treated by hypnosis

Interventions

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Hypnosis

Chronic idiopathic pruritus is treated by hypnosis

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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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

Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

90 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No