This third sub-project aims to evaluate the interaction between the TRPM8 receptor and pruritus by studying the anti-pruritic effect of TPRM8-agonist L-menthol on histaminergic and non-histaminergic itch induced using three different pruritogens: histamine, cowhage and papain.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
BASIC_SCIENCE
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
20
Papain will be applied using cowhage spicules inactivated by heat
To deliver histamine, standard allergy skin prick test (SPT) lancets are applied
Cowhage spicules are 1-2 mm in length and have a diameter of 1-3 μm. The spicules are inserted by gently rubbing 30-35 spicules into a 1 cm diameter skin area.
Aalborg University
Aalborg, North Denmark, Denmark
Measuring itch intensity by computerized Visual Analog Scale Scoring
We will ask the subjects to rate the sensation of itch on a 100 mm VAS scale ranging from 0 to 100 where 0 indicates "no itch" and 100 indicates "worst itch imaginable
Time frame: For 15 minutes
Measuring pain intensity by computerized Visual Analog Scale Scoring
We will ask the subjects to rate the sensation of pain on a 100 mm VAS scale ranging from 0 to 100 where 0 indicates "no pain" and 100 indicates "worst pain imaginable".
Time frame: For 15 minutes
Superficial blood perfusion measurement
Superficial blood perfusion is measured by a Speckle contrast imager
Time frame: After 15 minutes
Measuring Alloknesis
Alloknesis is measured by using mildly pruritic, non-painful von Frey nylon filaments of a predetermined intensity (generally 5-30 milliNewton of force).
Time frame: 15 minutes
Measurement of Cold Detection Thresholds (CDT)
The tests for thermal sensation will all be conducted using a PATHWAY ATS (Medoc Ltd, Israel) thermal sensory testing device.
Time frame: 15 minutes
Measurement of Cold PainThresholds (CPT)
The tests for thermal sensation will all be conducted using a PATHWAY ATS (Medoc Ltd, Israel) thermal sensory testing device.
Time frame: 15 minutes
Measurement of Heat Pain Thresholds (HPT)
The tests for thermal sensation will all be conducted using a PATHWAY ATS (Medoc Ltd, Israel) thermal sensory testing device.
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A 1 mL aliquot is dispensed onto a 2,5 × 2,5 cm cotton pad and placed on a 6 × 6 cm sheet of medical tape.
Time frame: 15 minutes
Measurement of Warm Detection Thresholds (WDT)
The tests for thermal sensation will all be conducted using a PATHWAY ATS (Medoc Ltd, Israel) thermal sensory testing device.
Time frame: 15 minutes
Measurement of Pain to Supra-threshold Heat Stimuli
The tests for thermal sensation will all be conducted using a PATHWAY ATS (Medoc Ltd, Israel) thermal sensory testing device.
Time frame: 15 minutes
Measurement of Mechanical Pain Thresholds (MPT)
This test is conducted using a pin-prick set.
Time frame: 15 minutes
Measurement of Mechanical Pain Sensitivity (MPS)
This test is conducted using a pin-prick set.
Time frame: 15 minutes
Touch Pleasantness (TP)
Pleasant touch sensation measured using a standardized sensory brush
Time frame: 15 minutes