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Systemic sclerosis (SSc) has heterogeneous symptoms and significant medical morbidity. Recently, itch was described as a symptom of SSc (prevalence of 42,6%). To the investigators knowledge, no study yet has examined the clinical features of itch neither had used a specific itch-related quality of life (QoL) scales in patients with SSc. The objectives were to evaluate the prevalence of pruritus, its characteristics and its impact on the QoL in those patients.
In this descriptive study, patients followed for SSc in the departments of dermatology, rheumatology, internal medicine and pulmonology at the University Hospital of Brest were included. Participants received a questionnaire including questions about the clinical features of pruritus and 2 scores (5-D itch scale, ItchyQol).
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Pruritus | Pruritus: yes/no | Day 1 (questionnaire sent to patient) |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Characteristics of the systemic sclerosis | Duration of the disease | Day 1 (questionnaire sent to patient) |
| Brest questionnaire | questions about the chronology, location, intensity, disruption of daily activities, characteristics of scratching and other associated sensations |
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All patients with a systemic sclerosis followed in the University Hospital of Brest
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| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHRU de Brest | Brest | 29609 | France |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D011537 | Pruritus |
| D012595 | Scleroderma, Systemic |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D012871 | Skin Diseases |
| D017437 | Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases |
| D012877 | Skin Manifestations |
| D012816 | Signs and Symptoms |
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| Day 1 (questionnaire sent to patient) |
| 5-D itch scale | Validated questionnaire about severity of pruritus using five items (duration, intensity, evolution, impact on daily activities, localisation) | Day 1 (questionnaire sent to patient) |
| ItchyQol scale | questionnaire about quality of life linked to pruritus | Day 1 (questionnaire sent to patient) |
| Characteristics of the systemic sclerosis | treatments, | Day 1 (questionnaire sent to patient) |
| Characteristics of the systemic sclerosis | topography of skin involvement (limited or diffuse systemic sclerosis) | Day 1 (questionnaire sent to patient) |
| D013568 | Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms |
| D003240 | Connective Tissue Diseases |