A new treatment approach for chronic pelvic pain conditions

A BRIEF, TRANSDIAGNOSTIC COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL TREATMENT FOR UROLOGIC CHRONIC PELVIC PAIN SYNDROME (UCPPS): PROCESS, PREDICTIONS, OUTCOMES

['FUNDING_R01'] · STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT BUFFALO · NIH-10896160

This study is testing a short therapy program that helps people with chronic pelvic pain learn ways to manage their symptoms, and it's open to anyone dealing with this kind of pain, including those with related issues like irritable bowel syndrome or fibromyalgia.

Quick facts

Phase['FUNDING_R01']
Study typeNih_funding
SexAll
SponsorSTATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT BUFFALO (nih funded)
Locations1 site (AMHERST, UNITED STATES)
Trial IDNIH-10896160 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this research studies

This research investigates a brief cognitive behavioral treatment designed for individuals suffering from urologic chronic pelvic pain syndrome (UCPPS). The approach focuses on teaching patients skills to manage their symptoms, which may include pelvic pain and urinary issues. By targeting the underlying cognitive patterns associated with pain, the treatment aims to alleviate not only UCPPS but also related conditions like irritable bowel syndrome and fibromyalgia. The study will involve 240 participants who will be randomized to receive this innovative treatment over four sessions.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals aged 18-70 who experience symptoms of urologic chronic pelvic pain syndrome.

Not a fit: Patients with acute pelvic pain or those who do not have a diagnosis of UCPPS may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide a more effective and accessible treatment option for patients suffering from chronic pelvic pain and its associated conditions.

How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using cognitive behavioral therapy for chronic pain conditions, suggesting that this approach may be effective for UCPPS as well.

Where this research is happening

AMHERST, UNITED STATES

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
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