Photobiomodulation Therapy for Myofascial Pelvic Pain: A Randomized Clinical Study

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Intervention Type: Device, Other
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the efficacy of photobiomodulation of the pelvic floor muscles in female Veterans with chronic pelvic pain. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Is there a difference in reduction in overall pelvic pain between women who undergo photobiomodulation compared to women who received pelvic floor physical therapy? * Is there a difference in compliance with therapy between the two groups? Participants will be randomized to treatment with either 9 treatments of photobiomodulation (two treatments per week) or 8 weeks of pelvic floor physical therapy (one treatment a week). Researchers will compare both groups to see if there is a difference in overall pelvic pain reduction.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: Female
Minimum Age: 18
Healthy Volunteers: t
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• Clinically diagnosed MFPP

• Age ≥ 18

• Able to provide informed consent

• English speaking

• Agree not to participate in any other form of treatment of myofascial pelvic pain for 3 months after end of trial

Locations
United States
Florida
Orlando VA Medical Center
RECRUITING
Orlando
Contact Information
Primary
Chensi Ouyang, MD
chensi.ouyang@va.gov
4076314010
Backup
Mario Castellanos, MD
mario.castellanos@va.gov
4076314010
Time Frame
Start Date: 2021-10-27
Completion Date: 2024-08-01
Participants
Target number of participants: 28
Treatments
Active_comparator: Photobiomodulation
The participant will be treated with intravaginal SoLá photobiomodulation therapy for a total of nine treatments (two treatments a week). Each treatment lasting 5 minutes.
Active_comparator: Pelvic Floor Physical therapy
The participant will be treated with pelvic floor physical therapy once a week for 8 weeks. Physical therapy involves standard approach of manual therapy including trigger point release, soft tissue mobilization, stretching, biofeedback, breathing techniques, relaxation yoga, and therapeutic exercises.
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: Orlando VA Medical Center

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