Conditions: Prurigo Nodularis
Keywords: Prurigo Nodularis Atopic Dermatitis Lichen-simplex chronicus
Allocation: RANDOMIZED | Intervention model: PARALLEL
Enrollment: 128
Healthy volunteers: no

Brief summary:
The purpose of this study is to demonstrate whether or not VPD-737, an NK1 receptor antagonist is safe and effective for treatment of prurigo nodularis versus placebo.

Detailed description:
The sensation of itch is transmitted to the brain through the nervous system. Several chemicals are involved in transmitting this signal.This trial of VPD 737 is intended to treat this condition by blocking one of the chemicals involved in the transmission of the itch signal. This is an oral drug administered once daily It has been used in other trials and has shown to be safe at the doses used in this trial. The trial will involve once daily pills for 8 weeks. Subject will be asked to fill out questionnaires both electronically and on paper during the study period. Patients will also be monitored for safety and will have blood taken for testing and several points during the trial. Overall participation will last about 14 weeks

Arms:
arm 1: serlopitant 5 mg tablets arm 2: Placebo tablets

Interventions: intervention 1: serlopitant intervention 2: Placebo
Intervention descriptions: intervention 1: NK1 receptor antagonist intervention 2: Placebo

Protocol document: