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NCT07629505
Chronic Prostatitis/Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome (CP/CPPS) has a huge socioeconomic impact.Presently, a ''scientific dead-end'' regarding effective treatment of CP/CPPS is reported. Promising results of clinical studies, regardless their limitations, upon efficacy of phytotherapy for CP/CPPS patients have been published .Phytotherapy is cost effective and avoids the systemic side effects of other treatments being a therapy with the possibility of repeating the treatment protocol at any time. Certain important issues, regarding the efficacy and safety of phytotherapy, remain to be answered thus investing scientifically and economically to the concept of phytotherapy for CP/CPPS, definitively seems to be a move to the right direction. In this concept we will conduct a double-blind placebo-controlled randomized clinical trial assessing treatment efficacy and safety of Oxiblume:CoQ10 (Ralivia) therapy for CP/CPPS The study will be coordinated by the research office of 1st Urology Department, G. Gennimatas Hospital, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece. The research office will also support the project (logistics, quality control, management, data acquisition, publications). Patients visits will be carried out in the CP/CPPS Research Unit of the 1st Urology Department, G. Gennimatas Hospital, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece. Laboratory tests of all patients will be performed at the same microbiology laboratory. Study population A total of 100 patients (50 in Group A and 50 in Group B) with CP/CPPS diagnosis will participate in this study. Inclusion and exclusion criteria Inclusion criteria: 1. Participant must be between 18 and 50 years old. 2. Participant has signed and dated the appropriate Informed Consent document. 3. Participant has had a clinical diagnosis of CP/CPPS defined as symptoms of discomfort or pain in the perineal or pelvic region for at least a three (3) month period within the last six (6) months. Exclusion criteria: 1. Participant has evidence of facultative Gram negative or enterococcus with a value of ≥ 1000 CFU/ml in mid-stream urine (VB2). 2. Participant has a history of prostate, bladder or urethral cancer. 3. Participant has undergone pelvic radiation or systemic chemotherapy. 4. Participant has undergone intravesical chemotherapy. 5. Participant has unilateral orchialgia without pelvic symptoms, active urethral stricture or bladder stones, or any other urological condition associated with LUTS, any neurological disease or disorder affecting the bladder. 6. Participant has undergone prostate surgery or treatment. 7. Participant with penile or urinary sphincter implants. 8. Participant has been diagnosed with cancer during the last 5 years or had any surgery in the pelvis. 9. Participant has a neurological impairment or psychiatric disorder preventing his understanding of consent and his ability to comply with the protocol. Study design Double-blind placebo-controlled randomized clinical trial Zero hypothesis (H0) and alternative hypothesis (H1): (H0): Group A demonstrates similar efficacy compared to Group B for the treatment CP/CPPS patients. (H1): Group A demonstrates greater or decreased efficacy compared to Group B for the treatment CP/CPPS patients. Study endpoints Primary endpoint: The difference between the Group A and Group B in the change of the pain domain of NIH-CPSI score from baseline to 12 weeks after treatment initiation. Secondary endpoints: * Adverse events rate in all patients during study period. * The difference between the Group A and Group B in the change of the pain domain of NIH-CPSI score from baseline to 6 weeks after treatment start. * The difference between the Group A and Group B in the change of the following parameters from baseline to 6 and 12 weeks after treatment initiation 1. Total NIH-CPSI score (Q1-9) 2. Urinary symptoms (Q 5-6) and quality of life domains (Q 7-9) of the NIH-CPSI score 3. IIEF-ED score 4. IPSS 5. UPPOINTS phenotype- number of positive domains 6. Psa value 7. TNFa, IL 6 values Patients accordingly to which group they will be randomized will receive: * Active treatment (Ralivia) Group : 1 pill of Ralivia per os/day for a 3-month period * Placebo Group : 1 placebo pill per os/day for a 3-month period Adverse events will be reported. FU Visit 1: 6 weeks after treatment initiation NIH-CPSI, IPSS, IIEF-ED questionnaires will be answered. Adverse events will be reported. Clinical symptoms assessed, in order to determine UPOINT status. PSA TNFa, IL 1β, IL 6, IL 10 blood test. FU Visit 2: 12 weeks after treatment initiation NIH-CPSI, IPSS, IIEF-ED questionnaires will be answered. Adverse events will be reported. Clinical symptoms assessed, in order to determine UPOINT status. DRE will be performed . PSA TNFa, IL 6 blood test
NCT06168058
The purpose of this study is to see if a randomized controlled trial of ovarian vein and pelvic vein embolization versus venography alone could determine outcomes for women with chronic pelvic pain and pelvic varicose veins. The data gathered will assist in addressing changes in quality of life in patients who have ovarian/pelvic vein embolization versus no embolization.
NCT06377969
Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) is an effective treatment for patients with chronic pelvic pain. The investigators will evaluate how safe and effective closed-loop spinal cord stimulation is in treating these patients; closed-loop spinal cord stimulation is a more novel method in delivering spinal cord stimulation that controls energy output of the device based on real-time feedback on how the device is stimulating the spinal cord.
NCT06778070
A randomized, parallel-group, investigator-blinded, comparative effectiveness trial of a fully remote, videoconference-based pelvic floor yoga program versus a physical conditioning program for women with chronic pelvic pain syndrome.
NCT07324148
Chronic Prostatitis/Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome (CP/CPPS) is a prevalent chronic urological disease. CP/CPPS severely impacts patients' quality of life. It is characterized by recurrent pelvic floor pain, lower urinary tract symptoms, and often accompanied by psychological issues and sexual dysfunction (duration ≥3 months, no confirmed infection/pathology). The investigators have completed a large-sample, multi-center randomized controlled trial (RCT) involving 440 patients with CP/CPPS before. The clinical trial confirmed the sustained efficacy of acupuncture for the symptoms of pain, lower urinary tract symptoms, and anxiety and depression among patients with CP/CPPS. However, the trial revealed no significant improvements in sexual dysfunction in the acupuncture group compared to the sham acupuncture group after 8 weeks of treatment.To address this limitation, the current study is designed, which aims to optimize the clinical acupuncture protocol for CP/CPPS and evaluate whether it can enhance outcomes for psychogenic erectile dysfunction (ED) associated. Additionally, mass cytometry and liquid suspension chip technology will be used to explore systemic and local immune mechanisms underlying acupuncture's effects for CP/CPPS. Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) and metabolomics will be integrated to analyze patients' systemic states from central nervous system and metabolic perspectives, comprehensively elucidating the multi-dimensional mechanisms by which acupuncture alleviates CP/CPPS.
NCT00371033
The purpose of this study is to determine whether pregabalin is an effective treatment for Chronic Prostatitis/Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome.
NCT06161805
The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to investigate the effect of esketamine versus placebo on the NRS score for chronic pelvic pain. Secondary endpoints are to assess pain scores, side-effects, quality of life, depressive symptoms and pain coping.
NCT05968937
The purpose of this study is to evaluate if baclofen vaginal suppositories improve symptoms of Chronic Pelvic Pain (CPP). Participants in this study will take four short questionnaires prior to being randomized. Randomization is like flipping a coin; participants have an equal likelihood of being randomized to the treatment group (vaginal baclofen suppositories) or placebo group (vaginal suppository without baclofen ingredient). Participants will take their assigned treatment nightly for 8 weeks. Follow up visits will be at the 4 and 8 week time frames, when questionnaires will again be completed. Participants may receive additional treatments for CPP during the course of the study. After 8 weeks Participants will be offered a prescription for baclofen suppositories and the study drug will be stopped. Follow up on patient symptoms with questionnaires will again occur at 12 weeks.
NCT06816095
Gynecological cancers, including those affecting the ovaries, uterus, and cervix, represent a significant health burden for women. While survival rates have improved, many women experience chronic pelvic pain secondary to cancer treatment, especially radiotherapy and chemotherapy. This treatment-induced pelvic pain can be of difficult management and significantly affects patients' quality of life. In our experience, ozone therapy has emerged as a promising complementary treatment for pain relief in patients with chronic diseases, including side effects of cancer treatment. However, the genetic and epigenetic mechanisms influencing its effectiveness have not yet been thoroughly studied. The aim of this prospective study is to analyze how ozone therapy modulates the expression of certain genes and its impact on epigenetic clocks, which could help predict pain response.
NCT06644261
Chronic pain affecting the pelvic and urogenital area is a major clinical problem and can have a profound impact on quality of life and health care costs. Pelvic pain arising from entrapment or neuropathy of the pudendal nerve is known as pudendal neuralgia, which results in chronic perineal pain. This pain syndrome is difficult to diagnose and patients with pudendal neuralgia may present to providers with refractory chronic pelvic pain. Pudendal nerve infiltration or pudendal nerve block (PNB) serves as a diagnostic tool and treatment modality for patients with this condition. To date, there are no published randomized controlled trials comparing imaging-guided PNB to transvaginal finger-guided PNB. While one can assume that image-guided nerve blocks will provide better accuracy for injection and potentially better efficacy in pain relief as a result, no published data exists comparing the outcomes and efficacy between modalities. The purpose of this prospective, non-inferiority, randomized controlled trial is to compare the efficacy of pain relief from bilateral transvaginal finger-guided pudendal nerve block versus bilateral fluoroscopy-guided trans gluteal pudendal nerve block for patients with pudendal neuralgia.
NCT06673108
The goal of this clinical study is to determine if 8 treatments with photobiomodulation using near-infrared laser energy can help reduce chronic pelvic pain in women. Additionally, researchers want to determine if treatment with this type of energy can also alleviate pain with activities such as standing, sitting, urinating, having bowel movements and intercourse.
NCT06317233
The goal of this clinical trial is to test the impact of a detailed treatment handbook and follow-up schedule on women seeking care for chronic pelvic pain in a gynecology office-based practice. The main questions it aims to answer are: * How does the handbook and follow-up impact patient satisfaction? * How does the handbook and follow-up impact patient pain and quality of life scores? Participants will be randomized to receive the office standard of care, or standard of care plus a printed handbook customized to highlight their diagnosis, treatment plan and follow-up schedule.
NCT06425575
This goal of this study is to determine whether a novel biologic, i.e., an "amniotic suspension allograft" (ASA) will reduce pain and improve quality of life (QoL) in women stricken with chronic pelvic pain (CPP). The main questions it aims to answer are: * Weather pain in the genitalia is reduced with treatment * Weather bladder or urination pain is reduced with treatment * Weather any adverse events occur following treatment Patient responses to pain and QoL will be collected before and 6-12 months after treatment.
NCT01738464
This research study seeks to provide more insight as to how the microbiome affects or is affected by conditions causing chronic pelvic pain such as Interstitial Cystitis (IC), Chronic Prostatitis/Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome (CP/CPPS), Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (LUTS), or Overactive bladder (OAB). Depression and many chronic pain disorders are often related and are poorly understood, and treatment is often not helpful. The goal of this study is to explain pelvic pain characteristics and causes by studying microbiomes of healthy people compared to people suffering from IC, CP/CPPS, LUTS, OAB, and Major depression.
NCT06115083
The goal of this randomized controlled study is to establish the long-term effect of pelvic floor re-education using biofeedback and home training for men with chronic pelvic pain. The main questions it aims to answer are if pelvic floor re-education using bio-feedback and home training will give a long-lasting improvement in symptoms, assessed with a validated symptom score (the National Institute of Health - Chronic Prostatitis Symptom Index) and if an improvement in symptoms can be correlated to objective measurements of pelvic floor function. Participants will be asked to do pelvic floor exercises daily during six months with additional sessions of bio-feedback training. The control group will have no changes in their on-going treatment for their chronic pelvic pain and will be offered to enter the treatment group after six months.
NCT03946163
Chronic prostatitis / chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS) is one of the common urologic problems, nevertheless; its etiology and pathophysiology are poorly understood, with no solid guidelines for effective treatment. The beneficial health attributes of cinnamon and its derivative and components were reported by several researchers, this study is designed to illuminate the possible benefits of cinnamon on patients with Chronic prostatitis / chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS)
NCT06209346
* Objective: To determine if the tele-rehabilitation program for chronic pelvic pain associated with endometriosis composed of pain education, therapeutic exercise and respiratory control decreases pain according to the Visual Numerical Scale (EVN), catastrophizing with the Pain Catastrophizing Scale (PCS), kinesiophobia with the Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia (TSK), improves sexual function according to the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) and QoL compared to the Control Group with the Health Status Questionnaire (SF-12). * Follow-up: four evaluated questionnaires: preintervention; postintervention, 3 months postintervention, 6 months postintervention * Participants: 66 women diagnosed with endometriosis with chronic pelvic pain in different Spanish endometriosis associations. * Randomization: women will be randomly assigned to two groups using the EpiData 3.1 software * Interventions: Experimental Group: therapeutic exercise + conscious breathing (16 sessions) and pain education (4 sessions) through the TRAK platform. Control Group: They will receive informative material in weeks 1, 3, 5 and 7 about their pathology and with recommendations for them to achieve healthy lifestyle habits that do not further damage their disease.
NCT06099847
The goal of this interventional study is to test of efficacy of sacral Transcutaneous Electrical Stimulation (TENS) in patients with chronic pelvic pain. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. Is sacral transcutaneous electrical stimulation (TENS) effective to reduce/relief pain in patients with chronic pelvic pain? 2. Is the effect of TENS comparable to sham stimulation therapy in patients with chronic pelvic pain?
NCT00499317
Chronic Prostatitis/Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome (CP/CPPS) is a condition with several causes of which some remain unknown. It is believed that some types of CP may be genetic or passed down (inherited) from one generation to the next. In this study, we are collecting genetic material and medical information to try to determine if genetic factors play a role in CP/CPPS. We will be collecting DNA (from Blood/Saliva sample) and urine from each participant. Bladder tissue from affected individuals will also be collected. Individuals and families with CP/CPPS will be enrolled. Family members of an individual with CP/CPPS are eligible whether or not they also experience CP/CPPS symptoms.
NCT04275297
Interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS) is a severe pain condition affecting 3-8 million people in the United States lacking treatments that work. Emotional suffering is common in IC/BPS and known to make physical symptoms worse, and studies show patient sub-groups respond differently to treatment. By creating and testing a psychosocial intervention specific to IC/BPS, we will learn if this intervention improves patient wellness, who the intervention works best for, and how the body's pain processing influences outcomes.