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Group1b, Acupuncture on Vulvodynia for Vulvodynia (Acu/Vul-pain Trial)
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Waitlist Available
Led By Arthur Y Fan, MD(CHN),PhD
Research Sponsored by McLean Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, PLC
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
diagnosis of generalized vulvodynia or provoked vestibulodynia by OB/GYN doctor(s) or pain specialist(s); 18 to 45 years old.
Current pain score 4 or higher with tampon insertion and removal performed, or cotton swab test, at the initial screening exam
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up at the end of 6 weeks
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Acu/Vul-pain Trial Summary
This trial is studying whether acupuncture can help treat vulvodynia, a common condition in women that causes vulvar pain.
Eligible Conditions
- Vulvodynia
- Vulvar Vestibulitis
Acu/Vul-pain Trial Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowAcu/Vul-pain Trial Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ at the end of 6 weeks
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~at the end of 6 weeks
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Pain Score (objective)
Secondary outcome measures
Intercourse pain
Pain Score (Subjective)
Pain duration
Acu/Vul-pain Trial Design
3Treatment groups
Active Control
Group I: Group1b, Acupuncture on VulvodyniaActive Control1 Intervention
Focus on traditional acupuncture using common meridian or distal points
Group II: Group2, Standard care or waiting listsActive Control1 Intervention
Standard care without acupuncture
Group III: Group1a, Acupuncture on VulvodyniaActive Control1 Intervention
Focus on using the local points in pudendal nerve distribution area
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Who is running the clinical trial?
McLean Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, PLCLead Sponsor
1 Previous Clinical Trials
500 Total Patients Enrolled
Arthur Y Fan, MD(CHN),PhDPrincipal InvestigatorMcLean Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, PLC
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