Post Burn Pruritus Study in Patients Undergoing Wound Healing

July 24, 2008 updated by: United States Army Institute of Surgical Research

A Pilot Study to Determine the Pruritic Benefits of Ondansetron Versus Diphenhydramine in Burn Patients Undergoing Wound Healing

The purpose of this study is to see if a drug called ondansetron (Zofran) controls itching from healing burn wounds as well or better than the usual drug used, diphenhydramine (Benadryl).

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

A clear mechanism or cause for pruritus in patients recovering from burn has not been delineated.

While the exact mechanisms/pathways for itching are currently unclear, histamine antagonism appears to be the most popular treatment. Whether histamine antagonism works predominantly via peripheral inhibition or central sedation is uncertain. By treating another intermediary in the pruritus cascade, it may be possible that an alternate treatment could be used while eliminating some of the unwanted side effects of antihistamine at the same time.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

36

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • United States
    • Texas
      • Fort Sam Houston, Texas, United States, 78234
        • US Army Institute of Surgical Research

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

16 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Males or females; 18 years or older.
  • Seen in the United States Army Institute of Surgical Research (USAISR) Burn Clinic with healing burn wounds of any percent (%) of total body surface area (TBSA) causing pruritus
  • Stable medical condition
  • Negative pregnancy test and not nursing
  • Able to indicate status of pruritus on a numeric scale
  • Able to understand and read English

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Unstable medical condition as determined by attending burn surgeon
  • Prisoner
  • History of allergic reaction to serotonin inhibitors or diphenhydramine
  • Pregnant or lactating
  • Unable to verbalize pruritus intensity scale
  • Unable to understand or read English

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Crossover Assignment
  • Masking: Triple

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Active Comparator: 2
Drug: Ondansetron (Zofran)
Drug: Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Ondansetron will have a greater ability to control pruritus in burn patients who are undergoing wound healing when compared to the standard of care, diphenhydramine.
Time Frame: 14 days
14 days

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

United States Army Institute of Surgical Research

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Stuart Gross, MD, Wilford Hall Medical Center, Lackland AFB, San Antonio, TX
  • Study Director: Steven E Wolf, MD, US Army Institute of Surgical Research, Fort Sam Houston, TX

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

June 1, 2005

Primary Completion (Actual)

May 1, 2006

Study Completion (Actual)

May 1, 2006

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

August 25, 2005

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 25, 2005

First Posted (Estimate)

August 29, 2005

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

July 28, 2008

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 24, 2008

Last Verified

July 1, 2008

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • H-04-006

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