Korean manupuncture for pain relief in women with endometriosis
Efficacy of Korean Manupuncture on Pain in Women With Endometriosis: a Parallel-group Randomized Controlled Trial
This study tests whether Korean manupuncture can help women with endometriosis manage their pain better than a placebo treatment.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Dijon Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Dijon) |
| Trial ID | NCT06073379 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial evaluates the efficacy of Korean manupuncture, a complementary treatment technique, in managing pain for women diagnosed with endometriosis. The study involves a parallel-group randomized controlled design, comparing the effects of manupuncture against a placebo session. Participants will receive individualized treatment based on a detailed mapping of the body's correspondence on the hand, aiming to improve their quality of life. The trial seeks to provide an alternative pain management option that does not interfere with existing treatments.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are women of legal age diagnosed with endometriosis who are seeking pain management.
Not a fit: Patients who are pregnant, menopausal, or have had a hysterectomy will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could offer a new, non-invasive pain management option for women suffering from endometriosis.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific approach of Korean manupuncture is novel, similar complementary therapies have shown promise in managing chronic pain conditions.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Person having given oral consent * Woman of legal age * Woman diagnosed with endometriosis consulting for pain management Exclusion Criteria: * Not affiliated to the national health insurance system * Person under legal protection (curatorship, guardianship) * Person under court order * Pregnant or breast-feeding women * Menopausal women (menopause is defined as amenorrhea lasting more than 12 consecutive months) * An adult unable to give consent * Women who have had a hysterectomy * Women who cannot speak or read French * Hands not accessible for treatment * Inability to follow the entire protocol * Cognitive impairment
Where this trial is running
Dijon
- Chu Dijon Bourgogne — Dijon, France (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Céline POUHIN
- Email: celine.pouhin@chu-dijon.fr
- Phone: 03 80 29 58 41
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.