Hypnosis and Virtual Reality for Chronic Itch Relief
Reducing Itch With Hypnosis and Virtual Reality
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
ITCH
Pruritus
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 – 80
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 30 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Universiteit Leiden · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for adults who have been struggling with chronic itching for at least a year. Participants will undergo a treatment using hypnosis and virtual reality to see if it helps reduce their itch and improve their quality of life.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I am an adult aged 18 to 80 years
- I have chronic itching that has lasted for at least 1 year
- I have seen a doctor for my itching
- My itching causes me psychological or functional problems
- I speak and understand Dutch
You may not be able to join if
- I have severe psychiatric issues not related to my itch
- I have a history of seizures
- I have a history of severe migraines
- I am severely sensitive to motion sickness
- I have balance problems
- I have had an injury to my face, head, or neck
- I have visual or hearing impairments
- I am pregnant or breastfeeding
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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About This Trial
Chronic itch is a disabling condition with currently limited treatment options. Virtual reality (VR) is a relatively new approach that provides immersion in another environment and has been shown to have a temporary itch mitigating potential. Hypnosis, which is a state of relaxation, has been successfully applied with more long-term treatment effects in the specific case of itch as a result of sev…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Participants must be adults (aged 18-80 years)
* Participants must have been suffering from chronic pruritus of any origin for at least 1 year prior to inclusion in this study
* Participants must have been seen by a physician for the itch
* Participants must experience psychol…
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