Neurokinin-1 antagonist orvepitant for EGFRI-induced pruritus in patients with cancer: a randomised, placebo-controlled phase II trial

ObjectiveTo evaluate the efficacy of orvepitant (10 or 30 mg given once daily, orally for 4 weeks), a neurokinin-1 receptor antagonist, compared with placebo in reducing the intensity of epidermal growth factor receptor inhibitor (EGFRI)-induced intense pruritus.DesignRandomised, double-blind, place...

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Main Authors: Sonja Ständer, Andrew Wood, Giuseppe Tonini, Mike Trower, Ajay Duggal, Pamela Guglielmini, David Jackson, Emiliangelo Ratti
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2020-02-01
Series:BMJ Open
Online Access:https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/10/2/e030114.full