Four-session focal shock wave therapy for vulvodynia 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 is a single-center retrospective study at a French university hospital. It analyzes medical records and patient-reported outcomes from women who received a standardized four-session therapy using a focal shock wave device. The aim is to see how symptoms and function change after treatment in routine care, without altering patient management. Data are pseudonymized and analyzed to describe real-world effectiveness and guide future research. No new interventions are introduced as part of the study.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Female patients aged 18 years or older
* Clinical diagnosis of vulvodynia
* Received at least one session of low-intensity focal extracorporeal shock wave therapy in routine clinical practice

Exclusion Criteria:

* Refusal to participate (non-opposition not obtained)
* Inability to understand French language, preventing completion of study questionnaires

Where it's running

• CHU Nantes- Allergy Department
  Nantes, Nantes, France Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Lisa Bruckmann
• Email: lisa.bruckmann@chu-nantes.fr
• Phone: +33 2 40 16 50 58

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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.