Study of Emu Oil vs. Placebo for Vulvar Pain in Women.

Stopped early · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Vulvodynia, Vestibulodynia

In brief

The goal of this study is to determine if vulvar (external female genitalia) pain is decreased with emu oil over a similar placebo oil (no active ingredient) by using measurement devices, examinations, and questionnaires. Topical emu oil has not been scientifically studied for this condition yet, but related reports show no significant side effects or potential benefits. A total of 30 women will participate in the study at William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01295268

Run by

Corewell Health East

People needed

1

Starts

2011-02-01

Expected to finish

2011-08-01

Last updated by the study team

2017-01-25

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Women with vulvar pain upon q-tip exam of > 3/10 at 2 or more sites tested.
• Age 18 or older.
• Capable of giving informed consent.
• Capable and willing to follow all study procedures.

You may not qualify if…

• Pregnant women or those intending to become pregnant during the study period.
• Vaginitis (may be treated, then tested later).
• Vulvar disease (other than vulvodynia)-lichen planus, lichen sclerosis, neoplasia, tissue damage due to radiation.
• The subject is deemed unsuitable for enrollment by the investigators based on their history or physical examination.
• Neuropathy.
• Currently in pelvic floor physical therapy.

Where it is running

• Beaumont Women's Urology Center — Royal Oak, Michigan, United States

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