Effect of Radiofrequency on 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 clinical trial investigates the effectiveness of radiofrequency therapy compared to myofascial release therapy and no treatment in women suffering from chronic pelvic pain associated with myofascial syndrome. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either radiofrequency sessions, myofascial therapy, or no treatment at all, with the radiofrequency groups being double-blinded. The study aims to assess pain levels before and after the interventions using a standardized pain scale. The trial is conducted at the Hospital Clinic de Barcelona over an 8-week period.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion criteria included women who were:

* At least 18 years of age
* Presenting with pelvic pain persisting for at least 6 months
* Diagnosed with myofascial syndrome of the pelvic floor muscles (PFM) by a specialist based on physical assessment
* Presenting with pelvic pain intensity greater than 4 on the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) in the last 3 months
* Agreed to sign the informed consent form.

Exclusion criteria included the following:

* Patients who were pregnant
* Postpartum patients who had given birth within the last year
* Patients with a history of vulvovaginal pathology
* Contraindications for the use of radiofrequency: metal implants or active infection
* Patients with a history of pelvic cancer, including those who had undergone chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and/or brachytherapy.

Where it's running

• Hospital Clinic de Barcelona
  Barcelona, Spain Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Carla Box, PT, MSc
• Email: cebox@clinic.cat
• Phone: +34932275300

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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.