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Papers: 21 Sep 2019 - 27 Sep 2019


Human Studies

PAIN TYPE:
Itch


2020 Jun


J Am Acad Dermatol


82


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Phase 2 Trial of a Neurokinin-1 Receptor Antagonist for the Treatment of Chronic Itch in Epidermolysis Bullosa Patients: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

Authors

Chiou AS, Choi S, Barriga M, Dutt-Singkh Y, Solis DC, Nazaroff J, Bailey-Healy I, Li S, Shu K, Joing M, Kwon P, Tang JY
J Am Acad Dermatol. 2020 Jun; 82(6):1415-1421.
PMID: 31541747.

Abstract

Chronic pruritus causes major morbidity in epidermolysis bullosa (EB). The substance P-neurokinin 1 receptor (SP-NK1) pathway is a promising target for treating EB-related pruritus.