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Novel Strategies for Reducing Burn Scar Itch
Sponsor: The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston
Summary
The purpose of the study is to see whether using diphenhydramine (Benadryl), famotidine (Pepcid), and cromolyn sodium will decrease burn scar itch.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 80 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
44
Start Date
2025-03-01
Completion Date
2027-11-01
Last Updated
2025-09-24
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Famotidine and 4% topical cromolyn sodium
Patients will be instructed to take a 20mg famotidine capsule twice daily, and to use the lotion (4% cromolyn sodium) twice daily.
Placebo
Treatment with active H1 antihistamine plus administration of placebo famotidine and placebo cromolyn sodium.
Locations (1)
University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston
Galveston, Texas, United States