Itch relief showdown: which drug stops water-induced agony?

NCT ID NCT03808805

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested two oral medications, aprepitant and hydroxyzine, to see which better reduces severe itching triggered by water contact in people with myeloproliferative neoplasms (a type of blood cancer). 63 participants who had persistent itching rated 5 or higher on a 10-point scale were randomly assigned to one of the drugs. The goal was to lower itching to 3 or below on the same scale.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

acquired polycythemia vera aquagenic pruritus essential thrombocythemia myelofibrosis Myeloproliferative Disorders myeloproliferative neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CHRU de Brest - Hôpital Morvan

    Brest, Brest Cedex, 29609, France

  • CHU Grenoble Alpes

    Grenoble, 38043, France

  • CHU d'Angers

    Angers, 49933, France

  • CHU de Caen

    Caen, 14033, France

  • CHU de Nantes

    Nantes, 44093, France

  • Centre Hospitalier de Cornouaille

    Quimper, Quimper, 29107, France

  • Centre Hospitalier de Douarnenez

    Douarnenez, 29171, France

  • Centre Hospitalier des Pays de Morlaix

    Morlaix, 29672, France

  • Centre Léon Bérard

    Lyon, 69373, France

  • Hôpital Pontchaillou

    Rennes, France

  • Hôpital Yves Le Foll

    Saint-Brieuc, 22027, France