RecruitingNot Applicable

Acupuncture in a Multidisciplinary Approach for Vulvodynia and Chronic Pelvic Pain

Austria68 participantsStarted 2022-06-23

Plain-language summary

Background: Vulvodynia and chronic pelvic pain (CPP) are common and challenging gynecologic pain syndromes. A multidisciplinary approach is recommended. Study aim: To study the effectiveness of acupuncture as part of a multimodal treatment for women with vulvodynia and CPP. Design: Randomised controlled clinical study Study Population: Recruitment from a University outpatient clinic Study groups: Participants will be randomised (1:1) * Acupuncture group * Waiting list control group Sample size: 68 patients Study outcome * Subjective Pain Perception (VAS) * Health-related quality of life (questionnaires)

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 80 Years

SexFEMALE

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Women with vulvodynia and/or chronic pelvic pain of at least 6 months duration * multidisciplinary treatment for at least 3 months Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnancy * Current malignancy * Major neurologic or psychiatric morbidity * Study participation in Lydia trial (Lasertherapy for vulvodynia)

What they're measuring

Change of Subjective Pain Perception

Timeframe: evaluation at 3 and 6 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05324280

SponsorMedical University of Graz

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-01

View on ClinicalTrials.gov More Vulvodynia trials