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Effectiveness of a Four-Session Focal Shock Wave Therapy Protocol in Women With Vulvodynia
Sponsor: Nantes University Hospital
Summary
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.
Official title: Evaluation of the Effectiveness of a Four-Session Low-Intensity Focal Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (LiSWT) Protocol in Women With Vulvodynia: A Retrospective Observational Cohort Study
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
50
Start Date
2026-04-01
Completion Date
2026-12-01
Last Updated
2026-06-24
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Low-Intensity Focal Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy
Low-intensity focal extracorporeal shock wave therapy delivered using a medical device (Duolith SD1, Storz Medical). The protocol consisted of four treatment sessions performed in routine clinical practice, typically at weekly intervals. Treatment parameters followed standard clinical settings used for vulvodynia management.
Locations (1)
CHU Nantes- Allergy Department
Nantes, Nantes, France