Peppermint Oil for the Treatment of Interstitial Cystitis / Bladder Pain Syndrome

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phasePhase 1, Phase 2
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexFemale
Age18-65
SponsorUniversity of Louisville

About this trial

The purpose of this study is to assess the use of peppermint oil as a treatment for Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome (IC/BPS).

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Women ages 18-65 years old

Diagnosed with IC/BPS for at least one month prior to study enrollment

Disqualifiers

Culture proven urinary tract infection within 1 month of randomization

Gross hematuria

Currently pregnant or breastfeeding

Unable to speak and read English

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Peppermint oil
  • Coconut Oil

Treatment groups

100 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators

University of Louisville

Lead sponsor

Integrative Therapeutics, Inc.

Collaborator