Is amitriptyline cream effective in the management of vestibulodynia - a condition which refers to pain at the opening of the vagina?
An experimental study to determine whether amitriptyline is more effective than placebo in the management of vestibulodynia. A double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled trial
Dr Ross Pagano
50 participants
May 28, 2012
Interventional
Conditions
Summary
The aim of this project is to evaluate whether amitriptyline 5% cream is an effective treatment for a condition known as “vestibulodynia”, which refers to pain at the opening of the vagina. Pain is felt when any pressure is applied to this area.
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Interventions
Arm 1 - Topical amitritpyline 5% in versabase cream. Apply a small amount to the affected area twice a day for a period of 3 months. A 'wash-out' of 1 week will occur before starting the second treatment.
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ACTRN12612000655842