Compare two surgical techniques for vestibular pain
Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study compares two different surgery techniques for people with long-lasting, touch-triggered pain at the vaginal entrance (“vestibule”). You might be offered one of the surgical approaches and you’ll complete pain testing and follow-up measurements to see which technique works best.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are age 18 or older and not pregnant.
- Your vestibule pain has been triggered by touch for at least 3 months.
- Your pain with a cotton swab test must meet specific score levels (moderate pain in the vestibule, low pain elsewhere).
- You can insert a regular tampon (like a Tampax).
- Your baseline tampon test must show a certain level of pain (at least a specific score).
- You must be able and willing to do the required study questionnaires/tests and participate in pelvic floor physical therapy.
- You must not have had prior vestibulectomy or hymen surgery, and you must not be using testosterone for gender affirmation.
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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