Musculoskeletal and Pelvic Floor Health in Female Chronic Overlapping Pelvic Pain Conditions

Launched by LOYOLA UNIVERSITY · Feb 20, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is focused on understanding nerve and muscle function in women who experience chronic pelvic pain. The researchers want to learn more about how these functions differ between women with chronic pelvic pain and those without it. By studying these differences, they hope to find better treatments for women suffering from this condition in the future.

To participate in this study, women aged 21 to 80 who have had chronic pelvic pain for more than six months and meet specific criteria can enroll. Participants should have two or more conditions commonly related to chronic pelvic pain, like endometriosis or irritable bowel syndrome, and should rate their pain at an average of three or higher on a scale of zero to ten. It’s important to know that women who have had certain pelvic surgeries, infections, or cancers, or who are currently pregnant or recently gave birth, will not be eligible for this study. Those who join can expect to undergo assessments of their pelvic nerve and muscle function, contributing valuable information that may lead to improved care for others in the future.

Gender

FEMALE

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Female sex
• • Age 21 to 80 years
• • Symptoms of CPP as defined by the American College of Obstetrics \& Gynecology (ACOG) for more than 6 months
• • At least two of seven overlapping CPP diagnosis (i.e., IC/PBS, IBS, Endometriosis, Vulvodynia, PN, FM, PFMP)
• • An average CPP pain score of at least three on a 10 point pain scale
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Current or history of GI or GU pelvic cancer
• • Current pelvic infection (e.g., a UTI or vaginal infection)
• • Current or imminent planned pregnancy or recent delivery in the last 6 months
• • Abdominal or pelvic surgery in the last 36 months.