Acupuncture in a Multidisciplinary Approach for Vulvodynia and Chronic Pelvic Pain

Medical University of Graz68 enrolled

Overview

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)

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Vulvodynia Chronic Pelvic Pain

Interventions

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 80 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Women with vulvodynia and/or chronic pelvic pain of at least 6 months duration * multidisciplinary treatment for at least 3 months Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnancy * Current malignancy * Major neurologic or psychiatric morbidity * Study participation in Lydia trial (Lasertherapy for vulvodynia)