Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Medical Practitioners on Chronic Itch
Not Applicable
- Registration Number
- CTRI/2024/04/066054
- Lead Sponsor
- Dr. Reddys Laboratories Ltd.
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Open to Recruitment
- Sex
- Not specified
- Target Recruitment
- 0
Inclusion Criteria
Dermatologists treating chronic pruritus cases, practicing in any healthcare set-up/ clinics/ Hospitals/ Medical colleges in India and having a minimum of 5 years of clinical experience.
Exclusion Criteria
Dermatologists unwilling to voluntarily participate in the study and/or provide written consent.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Observational
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method To evaluate the level of knowledge about chronic pruritus, its causes, and the role of antihistamines in its management among practicing dermatologists.Timepoint: 10 weeks
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method To assess the current practices of antihistamine use for chronic pruritus among practicing dermatologists, including adherence rates, dosage recommendations, and treatment duration.Timepoint: 10 weeks;To understand the attitude of practicing dermatologists towards antihistamine use for chronic pruritus, including perceived effectiveness, safety concerns, and side effects.Timepoint: 10 weeks