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Vulvodynia Intervention: the Effect of Multimodal Treatment for Provoked Vulvodynia
Led by Karlstad University · Updated on 2025-05-21
50
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
98 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
K
Karlstad University
Lead Sponsor
R
Region Stockholm
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The purpose of this project is to develop and evaluate a multimodal treatment for provoked vulvodynia, by addressing the following specific research questions: 1. What is the feasibility and acceptability of this multimodal treatment protocol? 2. What are the effects on pain and psychosexual health? 3. How is the treatment perceived by patients, clinicians and stakeholders in the health care setting, and how do they view the possibilities for implementation? Participants will be recruited through their health care unit and receive a multimodal treatment. The treatment consists of individual sessions with different professionals, in total 11 sessions over a time period of four months. It is possible to involve partners in the treatment during two of the treatment sessions. The majority of the sessions are digital video meetings but some are conducted at the health care unit. The treatment are based on physiological and psychosocial components that have previously shown positive effects for individuals with vulvodynia, and includes both educational and practical elements. The participants will: * Undergo a gynecological examination and a psychological assessment to determine if the treatment is suitable for their condition * Undergo a multimodal treatment * Complete questionnaires regarding their pain, physical tension, psychosexual and relational health and questions about the treatment * Be asked to participate in an interview about their experience of the treatment and intimacy
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Vulvodynia Intervention: the Effect of Multimodal Treatment for Provoked Vulvodynia
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Biological sex: Female
- Age between 18 and 40 years old
- Diagnosed with provoked vulvodynia
You will not qualify if you...
- Severe psychological issues requiring priority before vulvodynia treatment (e.g., substance abuse, psychosis)
- Currently pregnant
- Childbirth within the last year
- Post-traumatic stress disorder related to sexual trauma
- Insufficient mastery of the Swedish language
- No experience of vaginal sex, as vaginismus might be suspected requiring different treatment
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Karlstad University
Karlstad, Sweden
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
SEQUENTIAL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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