Trial for chronic pelvic pain: CBT vs education/support
Part of Kidney & urinary, Pain, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests whether structured talking therapy (CBT) or education/support helps reduce chronic pelvic pain problems in adults. It compares two approaches over time and uses symptom diaries and follow-up check-ins to see which works better.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You’re 18–70 years old, and you can understand and sign consent
- A study specialist must confirm you have IC/BPS or CP/CPPS (pain/bladder or pelvic pain syndrome)
- Your pelvic pain/pressure discomfort has lasted at least 6 months and is at least “moderate” (3+ out of 10) and affects weekly life over the last 3 months
- You can’t start any new medicines for 2 weeks before the baseline period ends (unless your clinician says it’s medically necessary)
- You must be willing to be randomly assigned to CBT or Support/Education, attend sessions, and do home practice if assigned
- You need reliable ways to join (telephone plus a computer or smartphone) and you must be able to keep symptom diaries and complete paperwork
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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