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A Neurokinin-1 Receptor Antagonist for the Treatment of Pruritus in Patients With Epidermolysis Bullosa
In Brief
A Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating Serlopitant Tablet and Placebo Oral Tablet for Epidermolysis Bullosa. Completed, enrolled 28 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
To determine if Serlopitant (when taken by mouth) is safe and works on itch in patients aged 13 and above with EB.
Study Details
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Interventions
Serlopitant is a small molecule, highly selective NK1-R (neurokinin-1 receptor) antagonist. Two critical mediators of the urge to scratch are Substance P, or SP, and its receptor, NK1-R. SP is a naturally occurring peptide in the tachykinin neuropeptide family. Tachykinins have a broad range of functions in the nervous and immune systems. SP binding of NK1-R has been shown to be a key mediator of sensory nerve signaling, including the itch-scratch reflex and the vomiting reflex.
The placebo is a tablet that looks like a drug but has no drug or other active ingredient in it.