Matrixstimulation for the reduction of chronic pruritus

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

DRKS

Registry ID

DRKS00015668

Enrollment

Registered

2019-08-22

Start date

2017-07-16

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-04-07

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Conditions

L29.9

Interventions

Group 1: experimental group: 1. Check of the itch intensity and stimulation area 2. Application of the matrixelectrode and determination of the electrical pain threshold 3. 4 Hz stimulation for 5 minu

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: full age, written consent, itching of a non-infectious genesis.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: open soft tissue injuries, metal implants in the stimulation area, neurological system diseases, pregnancy / lactation, hemophilia, cardiac arrhythmia, implanted electronic devices, dependence on the examiner.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
itch reduction on the NRS (0-100) after stimulation in contrast to the control group	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Longterm reduction of the pruritus for 3 days noticed by an itch diary	—

Countries

Germany

Contacts

Public ContactMartin Mücke

Uniklinikum Bonn, Klinik und Poliklinik für Palliativmedizin

muecke@uni-bonn.de0228 - 28713495

Outcome results

None listed

Source: DRKS (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026