Psychosocial Factors and Central Sensitization in Chronic Pelvic Pain

University of Valencia100 enrolled

Overview

The purpose of this study is to determine if the psychosocial factors in women with chronic pelvic pain are predisposing, precipitant or maintenance factors, and relate these factors with central sensitization and dysfunctional pain.

This study pretends clarify the psychosocial factors presents in women with chronic pelvic pain, and determine if this factors are predisposing, precipitant or of maintenance, through an interview and a series of validated questionnaires. In addition, these findings will be related to the presence of central sensitization, as measured by quantitative sensory testing.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

100

Conditions

Pelvic Pain Vulvodynia Pudendal Neuropathy

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 55 YearsHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Age between 18 and 55 years * Chronic pelvic pain diagnosis, defined as persistent pain in pelvis related structures * Pain duration ≥6 months * Average pain intensity ≥3/10 in NRS during the previous week * To understand the objectives of the study Exclusion Criteria: * Suspicion or knowledge of current organic pathology that requires medical or surgical treatment * Pain as a consequence of surgery known * Pending litigation or financial compensation * Psychiatric disorders: major depression, bipolar syndrome, etc .. * Cognitive difficulties * Not sign the informed consent

Locations (2)

Rafael Torres

Valencia, Valencia, Spain

Unnamed facility

Valencia, Valencia, Spain

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Interview on psychosocial factors

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Secondary Outcomes

Survey of Pain Attitudes-35 (SOPA-35)

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Multidimensional Pain Inventory (MPI) - Interference Scale

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Oswestry Disability Index

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Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS)

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Pain Catastrophizing Scale

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Coping Strategies Questionnaire (CSQ)

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Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia (TSK) -11

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Neurophysiology of pain questionnaire (NPQ)

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Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI)

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Patient Specific Functional Scale (PSFS)

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Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ)

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Quantitative Sensory Testing-Pain Pressure Threshold (PPT)

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