Acupuncture for Chronic Pelvic Pain
Trial Summary
What is the purpose of this trial?
The objective of this study is to determine if alternative pain management strategies, namely acupuncture, may help reduce intensity of female pelvic pain compared to other pain control modalities. This research study will focus specifically on the Dragon's protocol of acupuncture which will seek to alleviate chronic non-endometriosis pelvic pain for women both with and without a history of sexual assault. This study may support evidence for an inexpensive alternative means of treatment for patients with or without traumatic sexual history and chronic pelvic pain.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Dragon's Protocol of Acupuncture for chronic pelvic pain?
Research suggests that acupuncture, including methods like the meridian balance method electroacupuncture, may help reduce chronic pelvic pain by providing pain relief. Studies have shown acupuncture's potential in managing pain through patient-healthcare provider interaction and its analgesic (pain-relieving) effects.12345
Is acupuncture safe for treating chronic pelvic pain?
How is the Dragon's Protocol of Acupuncture treatment different from other treatments for chronic pelvic pain?
The Dragon's Protocol of Acupuncture is unique because it uses specific acupuncture points and techniques that may influence cytokines (proteins involved in inflammation) in prostatic fluid, potentially offering a novel mechanism for pain relief in chronic pelvic pain. Unlike many standard treatments, acupuncture is a non-drug therapy that may have fewer side effects.13489
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for women experiencing chronic pelvic pain not caused by endometriosis. It's open to those with or without a history of sexual assault. Specific eligibility details are not provided, but typically participants must meet certain health criteria.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Control Phase
Participants receive standard of care therapies including physical therapy, psychotherapy, behavioral health, and typical primary care management for 4 weeks prior to study intervention.
Treatment
Participants receive Acupuncture with Dragon technique as a means of pain control once per week for 4 weeks.
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment, with assessments using DVPRS, GUPI, and PCL-5 for those with a history of sexual trauma.
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Dragon's Protocol of Acupuncture
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
David Moss
Lead Sponsor