Acupuncture for pelvic pain in endometriosis
Part of Pain, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial tests if electro-acupuncture can help reduce pelvic pain in women with suspected endometriosis. You would receive acupuncture treatments and be followed to see if your pain improves.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman between 18 and 45 years old
- You have been scheduled for a laparoscopy to check for endometriosis
- You have moderate to severe pelvic pain
- You can commit to the treatment schedule and follow-up visits
- You understand Norwegian or English well enough to fill out questionnaires
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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