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Can needles quiet chronic pelvic pain?

NCT ID NCT05324280

Symptom relief Sponsor: Medical University of Graz Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 20, 2026 · Last updated Aug 21, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study asks whether adding acupuncture to a multidisciplinary treatment plan can reduce pain and improve quality of life for women with vulvodynia or chronic pelvic pain lasting at least six months. Half of the participants will receive acupuncture sessions, while the other half will be placed on a waiting list. Researchers will compare changes in pain scores and quality-of-life questionnaires between the two groups.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Acupuncture (body and ear acupuncture) as part of a multidisciplinary treatment
What this could lead to
If effective, acupuncture could become a standard part of multidisciplinary care to help women manage chronic pelvic pain and vulvodynia.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial, and the waiting-list design may overestimate benefits. Acupuncture is generally safe but may cause minor bruising or discomfort.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

45 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jun 2022

Finished

Jul 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 80 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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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)

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

vulvodynia

As listed by the trial registrant

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Chronic pelvic pain Vulvodynia

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Department of Gynecology/ Medical University of Graz

    Graz, 8036, Austria

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