Pelvic Pain Electro-Acupuncture

Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexFemale
Age18-45
SponsorSt. Olavs Hospital

About this trial

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

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

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

Disqualifiers

Pregnancy

Use of opioid pain relief

Concurrent participation in other pain management trials

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Electro acupuncture

Treatment groups

38 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Locations

This trial has no locations

Sponsors and collaborators