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Peppermint oil for bladder pain in women

Interstitial Cystitis

Part of Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.

This trial tests whether peppermint oil can reduce symptoms of interstitial cystitis (also called bladder pain syndrome). It’s mainly looking at safety and early signs it may help your bladder discomfort.

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Phase
Phase 1/Phase 2
Enrollment
100 people
Ages
18 years to 65 years
Study type
Interventional

Who can take part

  • You are a woman between 18 and 65 years old
  • You were diagnosed with interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome at least 1 month ago
  • You do not have a urine infection confirmed by a culture in the last month
  • You are not pregnant or breastfeeding
  • You can speak and read English well enough to follow study instructions

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