Erbium laser treatment for urethral pain in women
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests whether an erbium:YAG laser can reduce urethral and lower pelvic pain that has lasted for at least 6 months. It may help people whose pain has not improved with at least one non-surgical treatment.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman age 18 or older.
- You have urethral (urine-tube) pain when pressed, with a pain score of 2 or higher.
- Your urethra and/or lower pelvic pain has been intermittent or constant for at least 6 months.
- At least one previous conservative treatment didn’t help much (for example, a pessary, antibiotics, or local estrogen).
- You are able and willing to do all study visits and fill out the questionnaires.
- You are not currently pregnant and you can provide informed consent.
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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