Using acupoint application to improve pelvic inflammatory disease and chronic pelvic pain

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 aims to evaluate the effectiveness of improved warm meridians and relieve pain plaster compared to traditional plaster and a placebo in treating the sequelae of pelvic inflammatory disease and chronic pelvic pain. The study involves 102 patients who will be randomly assigned to one of three groups, with acupoint patches applied to the navel. The therapeutic effects will be assessed after two menstrual cycles, and follow-up will occur one cycle post-treatment to monitor any adverse events. The goal is to provide a safe and effective treatment option for a condition that currently lacks effective Western medical interventions.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Meets the diagnostic criteria of traditional Chinese and Western medicine for sequelae of pelvic inflammatory disease and chronic pelvic pain;
2. Transvaginal ultrasound examination shows thickening of the fallopian tube wall and fluid accumulation in the lumen, which may be accompanied by pelvic free fluid or fallopian tube ovarian masses;
3. The age range is 18-50 years old, married or with a history of sexual activity;
4. Those with a menstrual cycle of 21-35 days;
5. 4 points ≤ Pain Visual Analog Scale (VAS) \< 7 points;
6. Those who have signed an informed consent form and are willing to receive treatment.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Female patients who have fertility requirements during pregnancy, lactation, or in the short term;
2. Patients with gynecological diseases such as organic lesions of the reproductive system or gynecological acute abdomen;
3. Chronic pelvic pain caused by gynecological tumors, endometriosis, pelvic congestion syndrome, uterine fibroids, tuberculous pelvic inflammatory disease, and other diseases confirmed through examination;
4. Those with severe diseases such as cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, liver and kidney function, and digestive system;
5. Individuals with mental abnormalities and psychological disorders;
6. Individuals with allergic constitution or known allergies to the drugs and their components used in this experiment;
7. Patients currently participating in clinical trials of other drugs;
8. Other methods of treatment have already been or are currently being carried out, which may affect the indicators observed in this study.

Where it's running

• Beijing Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine
  Beijing, China Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Yu Cao, Master — Beijing Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine
• Study coordinator: Yu Cao, Master
• Email: howgreenbreeze@126.com
• Phone: 13811911690

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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.