Pelvic PainPMPPNCT05926752
Photobiomodulation for Myofascial Pelvic Pain
A study testing SoLá therapy and Pelvic floor physical therapy in people with Pelvic Pain and Levator Ani Syndrome, run by Orlando VA Medical Center at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the efficacy of photobiomodulation of the pelvic floor muscles in female Veterans with chronic pelvic pain. The main questions it aims to answer are: Is there a difference in reduction in overall pelvic pain between women who undergo photobiomodulation compared to women… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older, women onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Pelvic Pain, Levator Ani Syndrome, Spastic Pelvic Floor Syndrome
- What is being tested?
- SoLá therapy and Pelvic floor physical therapy
- Type of treatment
- Medical device
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 28 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- 27 Oct 2021to 1 Aug 2024
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 years and older
- Women only
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Clinically diagnosed MFPP
- Age ≥ 18
- Able to provide informed consent
- English speaking
- Agree not to participate in any other form of treatment of myofascial pelvic pain for 3 months after end of trial
Who cannot join
- Prior pelvic floor physical therapy or SoLá therapy for pelvic pain
- Pregnancy documented by urine or blood
- Taking drugs that have heat- or light- sensitive contraindications
- Reporting decreased sensation in the vagina or rectum or if they are found to have abnormalities on the external neurosensory exam of the vagina
- Have a known history of cancer of the cervix, vagina, uterus, bladder, or vulva or suspected to have neoplasia or pre-cancerous lesions
- Have an active infection of the bladder, vagina, vulva, or urethra
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- Have active vaginal bleeding or blood in the vaginal canal
- Have evidence of active vaginal trauma, ulcerations, erosions, or other evidence of vaginal and vulvar skin breakdown
- Cannot tolerate vaginal examination either due to discomfort, pain or history or traumatic experience
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
United States1 site, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
Orlando VA Medical Center
Orlando, Florida, 32827
Chensi Ouyang, MD, 407-631-4010, chensi.ouyang@va.gov
mario castellanos, MD, 4076314010, mario.castellanos@va.gov
About this study
Official title: Photobiomodulation Therapy for Myofascial Pelvic Pain: A Randomized Clinical Study
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the efficacy of photobiomodulation of the pelvic floor muscles in female Veterans with chronic pelvic pain. The main questions it aims to answer are:
- Is there a difference in reduction in overall pelvic pain between women who undergo photobiomodulation compared to women who received pelvic floor physical therapy?
- Is there a difference in compliance with therapy between the two groups? Participants will be randomized to treatment with either 9 treatments of photobiomodulation (two treatments per week) or 8 weeks of pelvic floor physical therapy (one treatment a week). Researchers will compare both groups to see if there is a difference in overall pelvic pain reduction.
Read the detailed description
Background:
Myofascial pelvic pain (MFPP) is defined as pain in the pelvic floor muscles, the pelvic floor connective tissue, and the surrounding fascia. Standard treatment options of MFPP include pharmacotherapy and pelvic floor physical therapy (PT). In severe cases (approximately 25%) who are not responsive to therapy, pudendal blocks and trigger point injections (TPs) may be used to temporarily alleviate pain and improve function. However, these are more invasive and may require anesthesia. Photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) delivered by a low-level laser emitter has recently emerged as a treatment option for musculoskeletal disorders such as neck and low back pain. In patients with vaginal musculoskeletal pain, PBMT is also thought to be effective with minimal side-effects. SoLá is low-level pelvic laser emitter / photobiomodulation device that has FDA approval for intravaginal use to specifically treat myofascial pelvic pain and chronic pelvic pain. Although it is FDA approved and thought to be effective and less invasive, photobiomodulation using SoLá has not been rigorously studied in randomized controlled trials (RCTs).
Study Aims:
The primary aim is to evaluate the efficacy of SoLá pelvic therapy by comparing reduction in overall pelvic pain between women who undergo 9 treatments of photobiomodulation with SoLá (approximately 1 treatment twice a week), compared to women who receive standard pelvic floor PT once a week for 8 weeks. The secondary aim is to compare dyspareunia, pain with sitting, and compliance with therapy between the two groups.
Study Design and Methods:
The investigators will conduct a RCT comparing overall pelvic pain (primary outcome), dyspareunia, and pain with sitting in women who receive PBMT with SoLá (group 1) vs. women who receive pelvic floor PT (group 2). Twenty-eight total participants will be randomized to either study group after providing informed consent. After enrollment, participants will be treated with 8 weekly treatments of pelvic PT or 9 treatments of SoLá (administered twice weekly). Patient outcomes will be evaluated at baseline (before treatment 1), midway through their treatment (before treatment 5 of SoLá and treatment 5 of PT), and at the end of their treatment (1-2 weeks after treatment 8 of PT/treatment 9 of SoLá and 3 months after treatment 8 of PT/treatment 9 of SoLá). Pain levels will be assessed using the Short Form McGill Pain Questionnaire (SF-MPQ) which assesses sensory and affective components of pain, Pain Interference Short Form which evaluates the effect of pain on quality of life, and pain severity on a 1-10cm Visual Analog Scale (VAS).
Anticipated Results:
The investigators hypothesize that women who undergo PBMT will demonstrate greater improvements in all pain outcomes when compared to pelvic floor PT.
- Conditions
- Pelvic Pain, Levator Ani Syndrome, Spastic Pelvic Floor Syndrome, Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome, Myalgia of Pelvic Floor
- Being tested
- SoLá therapy, Pelvic floor physical therapy
- Keywords
- photobiomodulation, pelvic floor physical therapy, chronic pelvic pain, spastic pelvic floor syndrome, levator ani syndrome, myalgia of pelvic floor
- Medical subject headings
- Pelvic Pain, Levator syndrome, Vaginismus
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
SoLá therapyDevice
SoLá therapy is a photobiomodulation device that works by stimulating mitochondria, soothing tense muscles, and promotes healing.
Pelvic floor physical therapyOther
Physical therapy is manual myofascial release, muscles stretches, and exercises designed to help myofascial pelvic pain
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Photobiomodulation | Active comparator | The participant will be treated with intravaginal SoLá photobiomodulation therapy for a total of nine treatments (two treatments a week). Each treatment lasting 5 minutes. Receives: Device: SoLá therapy |
| Pelvic Floor Physical therapy | Active comparator | The participant will be treated with pelvic floor physical therapy once a week for 8 weeks. Physical therapy involves standard approach of manual therapy including trigger point release, soft tissue mobilization, stretching, biofeedback, breathing techniques, relaxation yoga, and therapeutic exercises. Receives: Other: Pelvic floor physical therapy |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Pelvic Pain Intensity
Change pelvic pain intensity using a 0-10cm visual analog scale. High score means a worse outcome.
Measured: 3 months post treatment
Secondary outcomes (3)
Intensity of Dyspareunia
Change in dyspareunia intensity using a 0-10cm visual analog scale. High score means a worse outcome.
Measured: 3 months post treatment
Intensity of pain with sitting
Change in intensity of pain with sitting using a 0-10cm visual analog scale. High score means a worse outcome.
Measured: 3 months post treatment
Pain interference
change in the score from the Pain Interference Short Form 8A PROMIS® (Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System) Health Organizations questionnaire. High score is associated with worse outcome.
Measured: 3 months post treatment
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted3 Jul 2023
- Study start27 Oct 2021
- Primary completion1 Feb 2024 (estimated)
- Study completion1 Aug 2024 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (8)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Pelvic PainStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 28 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Orlando VA Medical Center
- Sponsor type
- US federal agency
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Mario Castellanos, Orlando VA Medical Center
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05926752
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 1591638
- Acronym
- PMPP
- Status last verified
- Jun 2023
- First submitted
- 9 Jun 2023
- Last updated
- 3 Jul 2023
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- Yes
- Individual data sharing
- No: Final data sets underlying publications resulting from the proposed research will not be shared outside VA, except as required under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
Publications
Bonder JH, Chi M, Rispoli L. Myofascial Pelvic Pain and Related Disorders. Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am. 2017 Aug;28(3):501-515. doi: 10.1016/j.pmr.2017.03.005.
PubMed 28676361Lamvu G, Carrillo J, Witzeman K, Alappattu M. Musculoskeletal Considerations in Female Patients with Chronic Pelvic Pain. Semin Reprod Med. 2018 Mar;36(2):107-115. doi: 10.1055/s-0038-1676085. Epub 2018 Dec 19.
PubMed 30566976Cichowski SB, Rogers RG, Komesu Y, Murata E, Qualls C, Murata A, Murata G. A 10-yr Analysis of Chronic Pelvic Pain and Chronic Opioid Therapy in the Women Veteran Population. Mil Med. 2018 Nov 1;183(11-12):e635-e640. doi: 10.1093/milmed/usy114.
PubMed 29788455Fuentes-Marquez P, Cabrera-Martos I, Valenza MC. Physiotherapy interventions for patients with chronic pelvic pain: A systematic review of the literature. Physiother Theory Pract. 2019 Dec;35(12):1131-1138. doi: 10.1080/09593985.2018.1472687. Epub 2018 May 14.
PubMed 29757068FitzGerald MP, Payne CK, Lukacz ES, Yang CC, Peters KM, Chai TC, Nickel JC, Hanno PM, Kreder KJ, Burks DA, Mayer R, Kotarinos R, Fortman C, Allen TM, Fraser L, Mason-Cover M, Furey C, Odabachian L, Sanfield A, Chu J, Huestis K, Tata GE, Dugan N, Sheth H, Bewyer K, Anaeme A, Newton K, Featherstone W, Halle-Podell R, Cen L, Landis JR, Propert KJ, Foster HE Jr, Kusek JW, Nyberg LM; Interstitial Cystitis Collaborative Research Network. Randomized multicenter clinical trial of myofascial physical therapy in women with interstitial cystitis/painful bladder syndrome and pelvic floor tenderness. J Urol. 2012 Jun;187(6):2113-8. doi: 10.1016/j.juro.2012.01.123. Epub 2012 Apr 12.
PubMed 22503015Chow RT, Johnson MI, Lopes-Martins RA, Bjordal JM. Efficacy of low-level laser therapy in the management of neck pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised placebo or active-treatment controlled trials. Lancet. 2009 Dec 5;374(9705):1897-908. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(09)61522-1. Epub 2009 Nov 13.
PubMed 19913903Glazov G, Yelland M, Emery J. Low-level laser therapy for chronic non-specific low back pain: a meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. Acupunct Med. 2016 Oct;34(5):328-341. doi: 10.1136/acupmed-2015-011036. Epub 2016 May 20.
PubMed 27207675Lev-Sagie A, Kopitman A, Brzezinski A. Low-Level Laser Therapy for the Treatment of Provoked Vestibulodynia-A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Pilot Trial. J Sex Med. 2017 Nov;14(11):1403-1411. doi: 10.1016/j.jsxm.2017.09.004. Epub 2017 Sep 29.
PubMed 28970071
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 3 Jul 2023. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Photobiomodulation Therapy for Myofascial Pelvic Pain: A Randomized Clinical Study
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05926752
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- PMPP / 1591638
- Conditions
- Pelvic Pain, Levator Ani Syndrome, Spastic Pelvic Floor Syndrome, Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome, Myalgia of Pelvic Floor
- Keywords
- photobiomodulation, pelvic floor physical therapy, chronic pelvic pain, spastic pelvic floor syndrome, levator ani syndrome, myalgia of pelvic floor
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Unknown status
- Enrolment
- 28 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Orlando VA Medical CenterUS federal agency
- Study start
- 27 Oct 2021 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 1 Feb 2024 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 1 Aug 2024 (estimated)
- First posted
- 3 Jul 2023 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the efficacy of photobiomodulation of the pelvic floor muscles in female Veterans with chronic pelvic pain. The main questions it aims to answer are:
- Is there a difference in reduction in overall pelvic pain between women who undergo photobiomodulation compared to women who received pelvic floor physical therapy?
- Is there a difference in compliance with therapy between the two groups? Participants will be randomized to treatment with either 9 treatments of photobiomodulation (two treatments per week) or 8 weeks of pelvic floor physical therapy (one treatment a week). Researchers will compare both groups to see if there is a difference in overall pelvic pain reduction.
Detailed description
Background:
Myofascial pelvic pain (MFPP) is defined as pain in the pelvic floor muscles, the pelvic floor connective tissue, and the surrounding fascia. Standard treatment options of MFPP include pharmacotherapy and pelvic floor physical therapy (PT). In severe cases (approximately 25%) who are not responsive to therapy, pudendal blocks and trigger point injections (TPs) may be used to temporarily alleviate pain and improve function. However, these are more invasive and may require anesthesia. Photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) delivered by a low-level laser emitter has recently emerged as a treatment option for musculoskeletal disorders such as neck and low back pain. In patients with vaginal musculoskeletal pain, PBMT is also thought to be effective with minimal side-effects. SoLá is low-level pelvic laser emitter / photobiomodulation device that has FDA approval for intravaginal use to specifically treat myofascial pelvic pain and chronic pelvic pain. Although it is FDA approved and thought to be effective and less invasive, photobiomodulation using SoLá has not been rigorously studied in randomized controlled trials (RCTs).
Study Aims:
The primary aim is to evaluate the efficacy of SoLá pelvic therapy by comparing reduction in overall pelvic pain between women who undergo 9 treatments of photobiomodulation with SoLá (approximately 1 treatment twice a week), compared to women who receive standard pelvic floor PT once a week for 8 weeks. The secondary aim is to compare dyspareunia, pain with sitting, and compliance with therapy between the two groups.
Study Design and Methods:
The investigators will conduct a RCT comparing overall pelvic pain (primary outcome), dyspareunia, and pain with sitting in women who receive PBMT with SoLá (group 1) vs. women who receive pelvic floor PT (group 2). Twenty-eight total participants will be randomized to either study group after providing informed consent. After enrollment, participants will be treated with 8 weekly treatments of pelvic PT or 9 treatments of SoLá (administered twice weekly). Patient outcomes will be evaluated at baseline (before treatment 1), midway through their treatment (before treatment 5 of SoLá and treatment 5 of PT), and at the end of their treatment (1-2 weeks after treatment 8 of PT/treatment 9 of SoLá and 3 months after treatment 8 of PT/treatment 9 of SoLá). Pain levels will be assessed using the Short Form McGill Pain Questionnaire (SF-MPQ) which assesses sensory and affective components of pain, Pain Interference Short Form which evaluates the effect of pain on quality of life, and pain severity on a 1-10cm Visual Analog Scale (VAS).
Anticipated Results:
The investigators hypothesize that women who undergo PBMT will demonstrate greater improvements in all pain outcomes when compared to pelvic floor PT.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Photobiomodulation | Active comparator | Device: SoLá therapyThe participant will be treated with intravaginal SoLá photobiomodulation therapy for a total of nine treatments (two treatments a week). Each treatment lasting 5 minutes. |
| Pelvic Floor Physical therapy | Active comparator | Other: Pelvic floor physical therapyThe participant will be treated with pelvic floor physical therapy once a week for 8 weeks. Physical therapy involves standard approach of manual therapy including trigger point release, soft tissue mobilization, stretching, biofeedback, breathing techniques, relaxation yoga, and therapeutic exercises. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Clinically diagnosed MFPP
- Age ≥ 18
- Able to provide informed consent
- English speaking
- Agree not to participate in any other form of treatment of myofascial pelvic pain for 3 months after end of trial
Key exclusion criteria (9 listed)
- Prior pelvic floor physical therapy or SoLá therapy for pelvic pain
- Pregnancy documented by urine or blood
- Taking drugs that have heat- or light- sensitive contraindications
- Reporting decreased sensation in the vagina or rectum or if they are found to have abnormalities on the external neurosensory exam of the vagina
- Have a known history of cancer of the cervix, vagina, uterus, bladder, or vulva or suspected to have neoplasia or pre-cancerous lesions
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| SoLá therapySoLá therapy is a photobiomodulation device that works by stimulating mitochondria, soothing tense muscles, and promotes healing. | Device | Photobiomodulation |
| Pelvic floor physical therapyPhysical therapy is manual myofascial release, muscles stretches, and exercises designed to help myofascial pelvic pain | Other | Pelvic Floor Physical therapy |
Primary outcome
Pelvic Pain Intensity
Time frame: 3 months post treatment
Change pelvic pain intensity using a 0-10cm visual analog scale. High score means a worse outcome.
3 secondary outcomes
Intensity of Dyspareunia
Time frame: 3 months post treatment
Intensity of pain with sitting
Time frame: 3 months post treatment
Pain interference
Time frame: 3 months post treatment
Results and safety
Results are not available in the source record.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 3 Jul 2023.
- Background: PubMed 28676361Bonder JH, Chi M, Rispoli L. Myofascial Pelvic Pain and Related Disorders. Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am. 2017 Aug;28(3):501-515. doi: 10.1016/j.pmr.2017.03.005.
- Background: PubMed 30566976Lamvu G, Carrillo J, Witzeman K, Alappattu M. Musculoskeletal Considerations in Female Patients with Chronic Pelvic Pain. Semin Reprod Med. 2018 Mar;36(2):107-115. doi: 10.1055/s-0038-1676085. Epub 2018 Dec 19.
- Background: PubMed 29788455Cichowski SB, Rogers RG, Komesu Y, Murata E, Qualls C, Murata A, Murata G. A 10-yr Analysis of Chronic Pelvic Pain and Chronic Opioid Therapy in the Women Veteran Population. Mil Med. 2018 Nov 1;183(11-12):e635-e640. doi: 10.1093/milmed/usy114.
- Background: PubMed 29757068Fuentes-Marquez P, Cabrera-Martos I, Valenza MC. Physiotherapy interventions for patients with chronic pelvic pain: A systematic review of the literature. Physiother Theory Pract. 2019 Dec;35(12):1131-1138. doi: 10.1080/09593985.2018.1472687. Epub 2018 May 14.
- Background: PubMed 22503015FitzGerald MP, Payne CK, Lukacz ES, Yang CC, Peters KM, Chai TC, Nickel JC, Hanno PM, Kreder KJ, Burks DA, Mayer R, Kotarinos R, Fortman C, Allen TM, Fraser L, Mason-Cover M, Furey C, Odabachian L, Sanfield A, Chu J, Huestis K, Tata GE, Dugan N, Sheth H, Bewyer K, Anaeme A, Newton K, Featherstone W, Halle-Podell R, Cen L, Landis JR, Propert KJ, Foster HE Jr, Kusek JW, Nyberg LM; Interstitial Cystitis Collaborative Research Network. Randomized multicenter clinical trial of myofascial physical therapy in women with interstitial cystitis/painful bladder syndrome and pelvic floor tenderness. J Urol. 2012 Jun;187(6):2113-8. doi: 10.1016/j.juro.2012.01.123. Epub 2012 Apr 12.
- Background: PubMed 19913903Chow RT, Johnson MI, Lopes-Martins RA, Bjordal JM. Efficacy of low-level laser therapy in the management of neck pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised placebo or active-treatment controlled trials. Lancet. 2009 Dec 5;374(9705):1897-908. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(09)61522-1. Epub 2009 Nov 13.
- Background: PubMed 27207675Glazov G, Yelland M, Emery J. Low-level laser therapy for chronic non-specific low back pain: a meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. Acupunct Med. 2016 Oct;34(5):328-341. doi: 10.1136/acupmed-2015-011036. Epub 2016 May 20.
- Background: PubMed 28970071Lev-Sagie A, Kopitman A, Brzezinski A. Low-Level Laser Therapy for the Treatment of Provoked Vestibulodynia-A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Pilot Trial. J Sex Med. 2017 Nov;14(11):1403-1411. doi: 10.1016/j.jsxm.2017.09.004. Epub 2017 Sep 29.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No. Final data sets underlying publications resulting from the proposed research will not be shared outside VA, except as required under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
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Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing SoLá therapy and Pelvic floor physical therapy in people with Pelvic Pain and Levator Ani Syndrome, run by Orlando VA Medical Center at 1 site in United States.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 5 inclusion and 9 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 3 Jul 2023. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
Results are not available in the source record.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Chensi Ouyang, MD (4076314010, chensi.ouyang@va.gov), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Pelvic Pain Intensity (time frame: 3 months post treatment). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT05926752, which also lists 8 linked publications.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 3 Jul 2023; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 7 Nov 2026.