Could sound waves soothe a painful condition? new study tests shock therapy for vulvodynia

NCT ID NCT07553715

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Nantes University Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at whether low-intensity shock wave therapy can help women with vulvodynia, a chronic pain condition of the vulva. Researchers will review medical records from 50 women who already received four sessions of this non-invasive treatment in routine care. They want to see if symptoms improve one and three months after treatment, based on patient reports.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Low-intensity focal extracorporeal shock wave therapy (device)
What this could lead to: If this treatment works, it could offer a non-invasive option to reduce chronic vulvar pain and improve quality of life for women with vulvodynia.
What could go wrong: This is a small, retrospective study with no control group, so results may be less reliable. The treatment might not work for everyone, and pain during sessions is possible.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

vulvodynia

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

VULVODYNIA

Contacts and locations

Locations

CHU Nantes- Allergy Department
RECRUITING

Nantes, Nantes, 44000, France

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