New hope for itchy blood cancer patients: drug showdown targets Water-Triggered agony
NCT ID NCT03808805
First seen Jan 10, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 18 times
Summary
This study tested two oral medications, aprepitant and hydroxyzine, to see which better reduces severe itching caused by water contact in people with certain blood cancers (myeloproliferative neoplasms). 63 participants received one of the drugs alongside their usual cancer treatment. The goal was to lower itching intensity to 3 or less on a 10-point scale.
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Locations
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CHRU de Brest - Hôpital Morvan
Brest, Brest Cedex, 29609, France
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CHU Grenoble Alpes
Grenoble, 38043, France
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CHU d'Angers
Angers, 49933, France
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CHU de Caen
Caen, 14033, France
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CHU de Nantes
Nantes, 44093, France
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Centre Hospitalier de Cornouaille
Quimper, Quimper, 29107, France
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Centre Hospitalier de Douarnenez
Douarnenez, 29171, France
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Centre Hospitalier des Pays de Morlaix
Morlaix, 29672, France
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Centre Léon Bérard
Lyon, 69373, France
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Hôpital Pontchaillou
Rennes, France
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Hôpital Yves Le Foll
Saint-Brieuc, 22027, France
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