N/A
Completed N=15
Acupressure in Pruritus for Atopic Dermatitis
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT01074164 ↗Enrolled (actual)
15
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Jan 2013
Primary outcomePrimary: Change in Itch Intensity as Measured by a Change in Visual Analog Scale (VAS) Score — 0.8; -5.0 centimeters
Summary
The purpose of this study is to see if acupressure will be effective at reducing itch in people with atopic dermatitis (AD).
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Change in Itch Intensity as Measured by a Change in Visual Analog Scale (VAS) Score |
0.8; -5.0 | — |
| SECONDARY Change in Severity of Atopic Dermatitis (AD) as Measured by a Change in Investigator Global Assessment (IGA) Score |
0.5; -1 | — |
| SECONDARY Change in Severity of Atopic Dermatitis (AD) as Measured by a Change in Eczema Area and Severity Index (EASI): Area Subscale Score |
0; -1 | — |
| SECONDARY Change in Severity of Atopic Dermatitis (AD) as Measured by a Change in Eczema Area and Severity Index (EASI): Erythema Subscale Score |
0; -1 | — |
| SECONDARY Change in Severity of Atopic Dermatitis (AD) as Measured by a Change in Eczema Area and Severity Index (EASI): Infiltration/Papulation Subscale Score |
0; -1 | — |
| SECONDARY Change in Severity of Atopic Dermatitis (AD) as Measured by a Change in Eczema Area and Severity Index (EASI): Excoriation Subscale Score |
0; -1 | — |
| SECONDARY Change in Severity of Atopic Dermatitis (AD) as Measured by a Change in Eczema Area and Severity Index (EASI): Lichenification Subscale Score |
0; -1 | — |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Diagnosis of AD by dermatologist
- Not currently using acupressure or acupuncture for treatment of AD
- Able to read, write, and understand study materials
- Age 18 or older
Exclusion Criteria
- Unable to physically perform acupressure technique
- Significant comorbidities causing itch such as chronic urticaria, renal failure, notalgia paresthetica, and tinea
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT01074164). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.