Myofascial Pelvic Pain study: Urostym
Official title Transvaginal Electrical Stimulation for Myofascial Pelvic Pain
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05354869
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study wants to see if high‑frequency transvaginal electrical stimulation can lower pain better than the usual program of education, stretching, and low‑impact exercise.
- Who it's for
- Women who have ongoing myofascial pelvic pain.
- What's involved
- Participants will receive either the electrical stimulation treatment from a trained nurse or the standard education/stretching program, with pain checks and other routine visits.
- Time commitment
- The trial follows participants for about three months after treatment, with several clinic visits during that time.
Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 65, women only
You may be able to join if
- Women between 18 and 65 years of age
- Pelvic pain for more than 6 months duration
- Report an average daily pain intensity score of at least 4 (on a 0 to 10 scale)
- Palpable trigger points in internal pelvic floor muscles on standardized myofascial pelvic floor exam
- Willing to refrain from new clinical treatments that may affect pain during the study period
You likely can't join if
- Inability to participate in weekly clinic visits
- Prior invasive pelvic procedures for pain (e.g., prior pelvic surgery, sacroiliac joint injections, ganglion impar block, bladder instillations...
- Active urinary tract infection (UTI) or vaginal infection
- Pregnancy, childbirth during the previous12 months, currently planning pregnancy
- Drug addiction
- Prior pelvic floor physical therapy
See the full eligibility criteria
- Women between 18 and 65 years of age
- Pelvic pain for more than 6 months duration
- Report an average daily pain intensity score of at least 4 (on a 0 to 10 scale)
- Palpable trigger points in internal pelvic floor muscles on standardized myofascial pelvic floor exam
- Willing to refrain from new clinical treatments that may affect pain during the study period
- Inability to participate in weekly clinic visits
- Prior invasive pelvic procedures for pain (e.g., prior pelvic surgery, sacroiliac joint injections, ganglion impar block, bladder instillations, sacral neuromodulation, intradetrusor or intramuscular Botox®)
- Active urinary tract infection (UTI) or vaginal infection
- Pregnancy, childbirth during the previous12 months, currently planning pregnancy
- Drug addiction
- Prior pelvic floor physical therapy
- Malignancy or other serious medical condition (e.g., poorly controlled diabetes [Glycated hemoglobin (HgA1c) \> 8], neurologic or rheumatic disease)
- Diagnosed with an alternate cause of pelvic pain (e.g., interstitial cystitis, dysmenorrhea/menorrhalgia, vestibulodynia, vulvar dermatoses)
- Urinary retention
- Greater than stage 3 pelvic organ prolapse
- Indwelling vaginal devices (e.g., vaginal pessary, contraceptive ring)
- Inability to sign an informed consent, fill out questionnaires, or complete study interviews
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Los Angeles, California, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling female, 18 years to 65 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Los Angeles, California, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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