The effects of cold compresses on itching in patients with atopic dermatitis: A cross-over controlled trial

The effects of cold compresses on itching in patients with atopic dermatitis: A cross-over controlled trial - The effects of cold compresses on itching in patients with atopic dermatitis: A cross-over controlled trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

JPRN

Registry ID

JPRN-UMIN000052653

Enrollment

Registered

2023-10-31

Start date

2018-07-10

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-29

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Conditions

atopic dermatitis

Interventions

All participants were treated with two types of cold compress, with each intervention using the same protocol with the only difference between each intervention being the materials used for the cold c

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1) having been diagnosed with AD by a physician 2) being aware of a chronic itching for more than 6 months

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: currently experiencing severe disease

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
The visual analogue scale was used to measure itching with ranging from 0 (as a complete absence) to 100 (as the strongest sensation). Measurements were compared before and after the cold compress.	—

Countries

Japan

Contacts

Public ContactYUKI HIRAMI

Okayama University Academic Field of Health Sciences

yhirami@md.okayama-u.ac.jp+81-86-235-6860

Outcome results

None listed

Source: JPRN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jul 3, 2026