Acupuncture in a Multidisciplinary Approach for Vulvodynia and Chronic Pelvic Pain
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexFemale
Age18-80
SponsorMedical University of Graz
About this trial
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)
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Women with vulvodynia and/or chronic pelvic pain of at least 6 months duration
multidisciplinary treatment for at least 3 months
Disqualifiers
Pregnancy
Current malignancy
Major neurologic or psychiatric morbidity
Study participation in Lydia trial (Lasertherapy for vulvodynia)
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Acupuncture
Treatment groups
68 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsSponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov