Light therapy for pelvic pain and sexual discomfort
Part of Kidney & urinary, Mental health, Pain, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests a light-based treatment that may reduce pain during sex and improve sexual function for women who have long-lasting pelvic pain. The treatment is quick and non-invasive, and could be a new option for managing dyspareunia without medication.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman between 18 and 45 years old.
- You have had pain during penetration for at least 6 months.
- Your pain during sex is rated greater than 3 on a scale of 0 to 10.
- You feel pain when a doctor lightly presses on your pelvic muscles.
- You are not pregnant, not currently breastfeeding, and have not gone through menopause.
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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