New hope for millions of women with vestibulodynia pain

NCT ID NCT03844412

First seen Mar 20, 2026 · Last updated May 11, 2026 · Updated 5 times

Summary

This study tested three approaches to treat vestibulodynia, a long-term vulvar pain condition that affects about 1 in 6 women. 209 women received either a numbing cream, an oral medication, both, or a placebo to see which worked best for pain relief. The goal was to help women and their doctors choose the most effective treatment.

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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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