- ICH GCP
- US Clinical Trials Registry
- Clinical Trial NCT04399148
Influence of Antipruritics on the Dermal Blood Flow Response to Histamine, Cinnamaldehyde and Capsaicin.
May 25, 2020 updated by: Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven
Influence of Antipruritics on the Dermal Blood Flow Response After a Histamine Skin Prick as Well as After the Topical Application of Cinnamaldehyde and Capsaicin
In order to validate the accuracy and reliability of the histamine skin prick model for histaminergic itch and vasodilation, the dermal blood flow response induced by a histamine skin prick will be evaluated after the administration of certain antipruritics.
Besides, the influence of these antipruritics on the dermal blood flow response induced by the topical application of cinnamaldehyde and capsaicin will be evaluated.
Changes in dermal blood flow will be measured with laser speckle contrast imaging.
Study Overview
Status
Completed
Conditions
Intervention / Treatment
Study Type
Interventional
Enrollment (Actual)
13
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
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Leuven, Belgium, 3000
- Center for Clinical Pharmacology
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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 to 43 years (Adult)
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Genders Eligible for Study
Male
Description
Inclusion Criteria:
- Subject is a white male ≥ 18 and ≤ 45 years of age at the time of screening
- Subject is a nonsmoker for at least 6 months prior to the study start
- Subject has a body mass index ≥ 18 and ≤ 30 kg/m2
- Subject has a clear increase in histamine-induced dermal blood flow; Subject has an increase in capsaicin- and cinnamaldehyde-induced dermal blood flow of at least 100% as determined during the screening visit
- Subject is judged to be in good health on the basis of medical history, physical examination and vital signs
- Subject understands the procedures and agrees to comply with them for the entire length of the study by giving written informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Subject has excessive hair growth on the volar surface of the forearm
- Subject has a past or present history of diffuse dermatological conditions including eczema, scleroderma, psoriasis, urticaria, dermatographism and dermatitis
- Subject has any abnormality on the skin of the forearm, possibly interfering with the study assessments including tattoos, keloids, tumors, ulcers, burns, flaps and grafts;
- Subject cannot avoid excessive tanning (any exposure to sunlight or a tanning bed which would cause a sunburn reaction) throughout the study and cannot cover the forearms 24 hours before and after each study visit
- Subject currently uses lotions, oils, depilatory preparations, makeup or other topical treatments on the arms and on a regular basis which cannot be discontinued for the duration of the study; subject has used any topical treatments within 7 days of the start of the study
- Subject has a past or present history of (symptomatic) asthma
- Subject has a history of severe allergic reactions to food or drugs or adverse experiences of a serious nature related to the administration of either a marketed or investigational drug, including histamine, cinnamaldehyde, capsaicin, desloratadine, ketotifen or aprepitant
- Subject currently uses any prescription or nonprescription drugs on a regular basis which cannot be discontinued for the duration of the study; subject has used any prescription or nonprescription medication within 14 days of the start of the study
- Subject is a habitual and heavy consumer of coffee or caffeinated beverages (more than approximately 4 cups of tea, coffee or cola per day) at the time of the study. Subjects who have reduced their consumption to ≤ 4 cups per day at least 1 week prior to enrollment may participate; Subjects who cannot refrain from caffeinated beverages 24 hours before the study visit
- Subject is unable to refrain from drinking alcohol 24 hours prior to histamine application, is currently a regular user (including "recreational use") of any illicit drugs, or has a history of drug (including alcohol) abuse. A drug screen will include amphetamines/ methamphetamines, methylenedioxymethamphetamine, benzodiazepines, barbiturates, cocaine, cannabis, tricyclic antidepressants, methadone and opiates
- Subject cannot refrain from being around second hand smoke 24 hours prior to histamine application or uses nicotine-containing products. Ex-smokers should have ceased smoking at least 6 months prior to screening
- Subject has any of the following vital sign measurements at screening: heart rate ≤ 40 or ≥ 100 beats/min, diastolic blood pressure ≤ 50 or ≥ 89 mmHg and/or systolic Blood Pressure ≤ 90 or ≥ 139 mmHg
- Subject has been involved in testing an investigational drug in another clinical study within the last 4 weeks or 5 half-lives
- Subject has evidence of a clinically significant active infection, fever of 38°C or above at the time of the study visits
- Subject has a history or current cardiovascular, respiratory, hepatic, renal, gastrointestinal or neurological disorders capable of significantly altering the absorption, metabolism or elimination of drugs
- Subject is in a situation or has a condition, which, in the opinion of the investigator, may interfere with safe and optimal participation in the study
- Subject has a history of any illness or disorder, which, in the opinion of the investigator, might confound the results of the study.
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: Basic Science
- Allocation: Randomized
- Interventional Model: Crossover Assignment
- Masking: Double
Arms and Interventions
Participant Group / Arm |
Intervention / Treatment |
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Experimental: Sequence 1
Desloratadine - Aprepitant - Ketotifen
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Desloratadine (H1-antihistamine): oral tablet (1 x 5 mg), taken with 240 ml water, 4 hours prior to the histamine skin prick
Aprepitant (NK1-antagonist): hard capsule (1 x 125 mg), taken with 240 ml water, 4 hours prior to the histamine skin prick
Ketotifen (H1-antihistamine and mast cell stabilizer): capsule (1 x 1 mg), taken with 240 ml water, 4 hours prior to the histamine skin prick
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Experimental: Sequence 2
Aprepitant - Ketotifen - Desloratadine
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Desloratadine (H1-antihistamine): oral tablet (1 x 5 mg), taken with 240 ml water, 4 hours prior to the histamine skin prick
Aprepitant (NK1-antagonist): hard capsule (1 x 125 mg), taken with 240 ml water, 4 hours prior to the histamine skin prick
Ketotifen (H1-antihistamine and mast cell stabilizer): capsule (1 x 1 mg), taken with 240 ml water, 4 hours prior to the histamine skin prick
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Experimental: Sequence 3
Ketotifen - Desloratadine - Aprepitant
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Desloratadine (H1-antihistamine): oral tablet (1 x 5 mg), taken with 240 ml water, 4 hours prior to the histamine skin prick
Aprepitant (NK1-antagonist): hard capsule (1 x 125 mg), taken with 240 ml water, 4 hours prior to the histamine skin prick
Ketotifen (H1-antihistamine and mast cell stabilizer): capsule (1 x 1 mg), taken with 240 ml water, 4 hours prior to the histamine skin prick
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What is the study measuring?
Primary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Time Frame |
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Change in dermal blood flow induced by histamine skin pricks, compared to baseline and placebo following the administration of different antipruritic drugs
Time Frame: The dermal blood flow will be assessed before (baseline) and every 10 minutes during the hour following the skin pricks
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The dermal blood flow will be assessed before (baseline) and every 10 minutes during the hour following the skin pricks
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Secondary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Time Frame |
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Change in dermal blood flow induced by topical application of cinnamaldehyde and capsaicin, compared to baseline and placebo following the administration of different antipruritic drugs
Time Frame: The dermal blood flow will be assessed before (baseline) and every 10 minutes during the hour following application
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The dermal blood flow will be assessed before (baseline) and every 10 minutes during the hour following application
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Collaborators and Investigators
This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.
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 (Actual)
June 11, 2019
Primary Completion (Actual)
September 23, 2019
Study Completion (Actual)
September 23, 2019
Study Registration Dates
First Submitted
May 18, 2020
First Submitted That Met QC Criteria
May 18, 2020
First Posted (Actual)
May 22, 2020
Study Record Updates
Last Update Posted (Actual)
May 27, 2020
Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria
May 25, 2020
Last Verified
May 1, 2020
More Information
Terms related to this study
Additional Relevant MeSH Terms
- Skin Diseases
- Skin Manifestations
- Pruritus
- Physiological Effects of Drugs
- Neurotransmitter Agents
- Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
- Autonomic Agents
- Peripheral Nervous System Agents
- Cholinergic Antagonists
- Cholinergic Agents
- Antiemetics
- Gastrointestinal Agents
- Dermatologic Agents
- Anti-Allergic Agents
- Histamine H1 Antagonists
- Histamine Antagonists
- Histamine Agents
- Antipruritics
- Histamine H1 Antagonists, Non-Sedating
- Neurokinin-1 Receptor Antagonists
- Aprepitant
- Desloratadine
- Ketotifen
Other Study ID Numbers
- CCP18-3305-HIS-Part IIIA
Drug and device information, study documents
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product
No
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product
No
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