Acupuncture in a Multidisciplinary Approach for Vulvodynia and Chronic Pelvic Pain

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Conditions studied: Vulvodynia, Chronic Pelvic Pain

In brief

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)

Key facts

Study ID

NCT05324280

Run by

Medical University of Graz

People needed

68

Starts

2022-06-23

Expected to finish

2026-07-01

Last updated by the study team

2024-12-12

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 80. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Women with vulvodynia and/or chronic pelvic pain of at least 6 months duration
• multidisciplinary treatment for at least 3 months

You may not qualify if…

• Pregnancy
• Current malignancy
• Major neurologic or psychiatric morbidity
• Study participation in Lydia trial (Lasertherapy for vulvodynia)

Where it is running

• Department of Gynecology/ Medical University of Graz — Graz, Austria (enrolling)

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