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Investigation of the Effects of Sleep Fragmentation on Itch and Pain Sensitivity
Sponsor: Aalborg University
Summary
In This experiment, the investigators would like to test following hypotheses regarding the influence of sleep fragmentation on itch: * To investigate similarity and differences between itch and pain by comparing the effect of sleep deprivation in them. * To evaluate the inflammatory state induced by sleep fragmentation via the analysis of C-reactive protein (CRP) levels from blood samples. * To correlate the anxiety and depression scores (evaluated through questionnaires) with itch and pain sensitivity and evaluate how they are affected by sleep fragmentation.
Official title: Investigation of the Effects of Sleep Provocations on Itch and Pain Sensitivity
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 60 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
30
Start Date
2023-12-15
Completion Date
2026-12-31
Last Updated
2024-11-22
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Histamine
Histaminergic itch will be evoked by a 1% histamine solution. A droplet of histamine solution will be placed on the predetermined area on the forearm, and the SPT lancet will be pierced through the histamine with 120 g of pressure for 1-2 seconds
Cowhage
25 spicules will be inserted in the centre of the predefined skin area on the mandibular area. The spicules will be gently rubbed for 15-20 seconds in circular motion to facilitate epidermal penetration
Locations (1)
Aalborg University
Aalborg, Denmark