New study aims to ease chronic pelvic pain in millions of women

NCT ID NCT03844412

First seen Mar 20, 2026 · Last updated May 19, 2026 · Updated 6 times

Summary

This study looked at different treatments for vestibulodynia, a long-term pain condition affecting the vulva that impacts the lives of about 1 in 6 women. Researchers tested a pain cream, an oral medication, and a combination of both against a placebo in 209 women aged 18-50. The goal was to find which approach works best to reduce pain and improve quality of life.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of California, Los Angeles

    Los Angeles, California, 90095, United States

  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27278, United States

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