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Itch is the commonest skin-related symptom. There is increasing evidence that itch can be influenced by visual cues. The impact of colors on itch has not yet been studied.
This study investigates Itch modification by color viewing and whether patients can match or counteract their itch with a color.
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| exploratory survey on Itch modification by color viewing | Other | Patients relate their itch to a color of the Manchester Color Wheel (MCW) and choose a color of the MCW aimed at counteracting their itch. They complete the ItchyQoL (German version), which is a standard tool to assess itch-related quality of life. Then patients look at their "antipruritic" monochrome color for five minutes on a lap-top screen. Itch intensity (0-10 NRS) will be assessed at baseline and again after the patients looked at this color for 5 minutes. |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Change in itch intensity | Change in itch intensity (measured on a 0-10 Numerical Rating Scale, NRS); 0 = no itch; 10 = most intensive itch | assessed at baseline and again after the patients looked at the "antipruritic" color for 5 minutes |
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Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
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Dermatology in- and outpatients with itch in the Department of Dermatology of the University Hospital Basel.
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Simon Müller, Dr. med | Department of Dermatology, University Hospital Basel | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Department of Dermatology, University Hospital Basel | Basel | 4031 | Switzerland |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D011537 | Pruritus |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D012871 | Skin Diseases |
| D017437 | Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases |
| D012877 | Skin Manifestations |
| D012816 | Signs and Symptoms |
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| D013568 | Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms |