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Pelvic Pain Electro-Acupuncture

Norway38 participantsStarted 2025-12-16

Plain-language summary

The aim of the study is to investigate if a series of up to 9 treatment sessions of electroacupuncture can be used to alleviate pain in women with suspected endometriosis, scheduled for diagnostic laparoscopy

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 45 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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 aged 18-45 years referred for diagnostic laparoscopy with suspicion of endometriosis * Experiencing moderate to severe pelvic pain * Willing to commit to the treatment schedule and follow-up * Understanding Norwegian or English to be able to communicate and fill out questionnaires Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnancy * Use of opioid pain relief * Concurrent participation in other pain management trials

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

NRS

Timeframe: Baseline, after three months, and the day of surgery, average 6 months after baseline

Quality of life SF-36

Timeframe: Baseline, after three months, and the day of surgery, average 6 months after baseline

Change in pain medication use

Timeframe: Baseline, after three months, and the day of surgery, average 6 months after baseline

Amsterdam complex pelvic pain scale

Timeframe: Baseline, after three months, and the day of surgery, average 6 months after baseline

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07305025

SponsorSt. Olavs Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-12-31

Contact for this trial

Ingrid Volløyhaug, PhD

+47 72573831 ingrid.volloyhaug@ntnu.no

View on ClinicalTrials.gov More Pelvic Pain trials

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 45 Years

Sex

FEMALE

See this in plain English?

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

What they're measuring

NRS

Timeframe: Baseline, after three months, and the day of surgery, average 6 months after baseline

Quality of life SF-36

Timeframe: Baseline, after three months, and the day of surgery, average 6 months after baseline

Change in pain medication use

Timeframe: Baseline, after three months, and the day of surgery, average 6 months after baseline

Amsterdam complex pelvic pain scale

Timeframe: Baseline, after three months, and the day of surgery, average 6 months after baseline