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Compares treatment options for Pudendal Neuralgia
Official title Transvaginal Versus Fluoroscopy-guided Trans Gluteal Pudendal Nerve Block for Pudendal Neuralgia
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06644261
What this study is testing
What is Bupivacaine injection?
Bupivacaine injection is an investigational medicine, given as an injectable medicine, being studied as a potential treatment for pudendal neuralgia.
Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment - it is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.
- What it's testing
- 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.
- Phase 4: studies an already-approved treatment
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older, women only. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- women \>18 years
- English speaking/reading
- Diagnosis of pudendal neuralgia OR chronic pelvic pain with pain in the distribution of the pudendal nerve for 3 months or longer
- Minimum pain/bother score of 4/10
- Desire for pudendal nerve block
You likely can't join if
- Contraindication to pudendal nerve block (examples: skin or vaginal infection, bupivacaine allergy, uncorrected coagulopathy)
- Pregnant or intending to become pregnant during the study
- Pudendal nerve block from any route within the last 3 months
- Major pelvic surgery within the last 3 months (examples: hysterectomy, prolapse repair, midurethral sling)
- Neurologic disease affecting the perineum (examples: spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis)
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Louisville, Kentucky, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling female, 18 years and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Louisville, Kentucky, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.