Rhythm or programme
Scratch motor program
A neural program that generates scratching movements
Hypotheses on this target 1
Inhibition1
Activation
Function preservation
Feedback restoration
Rhythm restoration
Direct measurement
Inhibition1
Scratch commands can renew skin inflammation without skin contact
Where this hypothesis actsActively executing spinal circuits during a susceptible skin repair window after phase-shifted friction
What is proposedSelectively suppress itch-driven recruitment of the scratch motor program
With whatNot stated in the record
HowSelective circuit perturbation; scratch-generator manipulation requires validation and must preserve protective sensory pathways
Possible resultPossible stabilization of inflammatory settling despite continued incoming itch signals
2026-09-21