Effectiveness of a Four-Session Focal Shock Wave Therapy Protocol in Women With Vulvodynia

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Conditions studied: Vulvodynia

In brief

Vulvodynia is a chronic vulvar pain condition that can significantly affect quality of life. Low-intensity focal extracorporeal shock wave therapy has been proposed as a non-invasive therapeutic option, but real-world data remain limited. This retrospective observational study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a four-session focal shock wave therapy protocol in women with vulvodynia treated in routine clinical practice at a university hospital. Clinical data collected during standard care, as well as questionnaire responses, will be analyzed to assess changes in symptoms and functional outcomes following treatment.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07553715

Run by

Nantes University Hospital

People needed

50

Starts

2026-04-01

Expected to finish

2026-12-01

Last updated by the study team

2026-06-24

Who can join

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

You may qualify if…

• Female patients aged 18 years or older
• Clinical diagnosis of vulvodynia
• Received at least one session of low-intensity focal extracorporeal shock wave therapy in routine clinical practice

You may not qualify if…

• Refusal to participate (non-opposition not obtained)
• Inability to understand French language, preventing completion of study questionnaires

Where it is running

• CHU Nantes- Allergy Department — Nantes, Nantes, France (enrolling)

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