Can a Mind-Body approach ease chronic vulvar pain?
NCT ID NCT06981611
First seen Aug 12, 2026 · Last updated Aug 13, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial evaluates a multimodal treatment for provoked vulvodynia, a condition causing pain during touch or insertion. The treatment combines education, pelvic floor relaxation, and cognitive-behavioral strategies to address both physical and psychological aspects. Women aged 18-40 with provoked vulvodynia will receive 11 sessions over four months, including partner involvement in some sessions. The study aims to assess feasibility, effects on pain and psychosexual health, and the potential for implementation in healthcare settings.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- A multimodal behavioral treatment combining education, vulva care, lubrication exercises, pelvic floor relaxation, and cognitive-behavioral work on pain, sex, and communication.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could establish an effective, integrated treatment for provoked vulvodynia, potentially improving pain and psychosexual health for many women.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early feasibility study, so results may not be conclusive or generalizable. The treatment involves multiple sessions and may not work for everyone.
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Conditions
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Karlstad University
Karlstad, Sweden
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