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Acupuncture in a Multidisciplinary Approach for Vulvodynia and Chronic Pelvic Pain
Sponsor: Medical University of Graz
Summary
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 Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - 80 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
68
Start Date
2022-06-23
Completion Date
2026-07
Last Updated
2024-12-12
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Acupuncture
Acupuncture treatment will be performed according to a defined protocol, and includes body and ear acupuncture.
Locations (1)
Department of Gynecology/ Medical University of Graz
Graz, Austria