RecruitingPhase 1Phase 2NCT04845217

Peppermint Oil for the Treatment of Interstitial Cystitis / Bladder Pain Syndrome

Efficacy of Peppermint Oil in a Randomized, Single-Blind, Placebo Controlled Trial in Women With Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome


Sponsor

University of Louisville

Enrollment

100 participants

Start Date

Sep 15, 2021

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The purpose of this study is to assess the use of peppermint oil as a treatment for Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome (IC/BPS).


Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 65 Years

Inclusion Criteria2

  • Women ages 18-65 years old
  • Diagnosed with IC/BPS for at least one month prior to study enrollment

Exclusion Criteria11

  • Culture proven urinary tract infection within 1 month of randomization
  • Gross hematuria
  • Currently pregnant or breastfeeding
  • Unable to speak and read English
  • History of allergic reaction to peppermint, coconut or enteric coating
  • History of malabsorption syndrome
  • History of gastroparesis
  • History of gastric bypass surgery
  • History of gastrointestinal, genitourinary or pelvic cancer in the last 5 years
  • History of insulin dependent diabetes
  • History of active urinary stone disease

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Interventions

DRUGPeppermint oil

Enteric coated peppermint oil taken by mouth three times daily for 8 weeks.

DRUGCoconut Oil

Enteric coated coconut oil taken by mouth three times daily for 8 weeks


Locations(1)

Springs Medical Center

Louisville, Kentucky, United States

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