Acupressure in Pruritus for Atopic Dermatitis
Atopic Dermatitis
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Atopic Dermatitis focused on measuring eczema, atopic dermatitis, itch, pruritus, acupressure, acupuncture
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Diagnosis of AD by dermatologist
- Not currently using acupressure or acupuncture for treatment of AD
- Able to read, write, and understand study materials
- Age 18 or older
Exclusion Criteria:
- Unable to physically perform acupressure technique
- Significant comorbidities causing itch such as chronic urticaria, renal failure, notalgia paresthetica, and tinea
Sites / Locations
- Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Department of Dermatology
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Placebo Comparator
Experimental
Control group
Accu-patch pellet
This group of subjects will serve as the control group and will follow a standard-of-care treatment regimen for AD, including the use of moisturizers and topical corticosteroids.
This group of subjects will follow a standard-of-care treatment regimen for AD, including the use of moisturizers and topical corticosteroids. Additionally, they will use a titanium pellet (accu-patch pellet) to self-apply pressure at the LI11 acupuncture pressure point, located on the left arm lateral to the antecubital fossae, for 10 minutes, 3 times weekly for 1 month.