National registry for chronic itch patients

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This project aims to establish a national registry for patients suffering from chronic pruritus (itch) in Switzerland. Participants will undergo comprehensive assessments including patient-reported outcomes, physician evaluations, blood tests, and imaging techniques at specified intervals. The registry will facilitate a better understanding of patient needs, treatment outcomes, and safety issues related to chronic pruritus. Additionally, it will enable standardized comparisons of various pruritic conditions and enhance awareness among healthcare providers and authorities.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Age ≥ 14 years.
* Written informed consent of the patient.
* Diagnosis of CP irrespective of the International Forum for the Study of Itch (IFSI) group (I-III) and/or underlying cause (according to the judgment of the investigator).
* A Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) score of min. ≥ 4 within the last 7 days.
* Sufficient language skills (in the languages which the patient information and the consent form is available) to provide informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Any medical or psychological condition in the treating physician's opinion, which may prevent the patient in registry participation
* Lack of informed consent for registry participation.
* Refusal to complete Patient Reported Outcomes (PROs)

Where it's running

• Department of Dermatology, University Hospital Basel
  Basel, Switzerland Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Simon Mueller, PD Dr. med. — Department of Dermatology, University Hospital Basel
• Study coordinator: Simon Mueller, PD Dr. med.
• Email: simon.mueller@usb.ch
• Phone: +41 61 328 69 64

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.