Acupuncture treatment for chronic pelvic pain in women

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of acupuncture, specifically the Dragon's protocol, in reducing the intensity of chronic pelvic pain in women. The protocol involves two phases: external Dragons, where needles are placed on the dorsal surface while patients reflect on past trauma, and internal Dragons, where needles are placed on the ventral surface to help process these memories. The study will compare the outcomes of acupuncture with standard pain management strategies. It targets women aged 21-65 with chronic pelvic pain who have negative laparoscopic findings for endometriosis.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

\*\*Patients must be able to get care at Nellis Air Force Base (a military installation) in order to participate in this study\*\*

Inclusion Criteria:

* Active Duty and DoD Female Beneficiaries (i.e. former military, spouse, dependent) aged 21-65 with chronic pelvic pain
* Have negative laparoscopic findings for endometriosis

Exclusion Criteria:

* Severe mental health disorders to include any disorder with psychotic features (e.g schizophrenia, bipolar, schizoaffective disorder)
* Pelvic pain as a result of severe physical trauma (excluding sexual assault) such as traumatic childbirth, pelvic fractures or any other trauma as determined by the PI or AI.
* Pregnancy

Where it's running

• Mike O'Callaghan Military Medical Center
  Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Amanda Crawford, MSHS
• Email: amanda.j.crawford.ctr@health.mil
• Phone: 7026533583

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.