Shockwave therapy shows promise for relieving neurodermatitis itch
NCT ID NCT07206680
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) can reduce itching in people with neurodermatitis. Thirty-four adults aged 55 to 75 received four weekly sessions of shockwaves applied to the skin. The main goal was to measure changes in itch severity using a standard scale. The results could point to a new, drug-free option for managing this uncomfortable condition.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Shockwave therapy (a device that delivers sound waves to the skin)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a new, non-drug way to ease severe itching in people with neurodermatitis.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 34 participants and no comparison group, so results may not apply broadly. The treatment is short-term and effects may not last.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Suez Canal University Hospital
Ismailia, Egypt
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