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Efficacy of High Intensity Laser for Provoked Vestibulodynia

Sponsor: Université de Sherbrooke

Summary

This is a multicenter randomized controlled trial (RCT) investigating the effects of laser treatments in women suffering from provoked vestibulodynia compared to a sham-laser treatment. Following their enrollment in the study, participants will undergo a gynecological examination for confirmation of their diagnoses. Eligible participants will then be asked to complete a consent form and the baseline assessment. The baseline assessment consists of the completion of validated questionnaires (outcome measures). Participants will be randomized into the laser group or sham-laser group. The laser group will receive 12 sessions of active high intensity laser therapy (HILT) (30 minutes biweekly for 6 consecutive weeks). The sham-laser group will receive 12 sessions (30 minutes biweekly for 6 consecutive weeks) of laser therapy using a deactivated probe. Outcome measures (validated questionnaires) will also be assessed 2 weeks post-treatment as well as 6 months post-treatment (follow-up assessment).

Official title: Efficacy of High Intensity Laser Therapy for Reducing Pain During Intercourse in Women With Provoked Vestibulodynia: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial

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