RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT05344716

FotonaSmooth Erbium:YAG Laser for the Treatment of Urethral Pain Syndrome in Women

Monocentric, Prospective Pilot Study to Test the Efficacy and Safety of the FotonaSmooth Erbium:YAG Laser for the Treatment of Urethral Pain Syndrome in Women

Sponsor

Prof. Dr. Volker Viereck

Enrollment

30 participants

Start Date

Sep 1, 2022

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Pelvic Pain Syndrome

Summary

Urethral pain syndrome (UPS) is defined by the occurrence of persistent or recurrent episodic urethral pain in the absence of proven infection or other obvious pathology. The objective of this study is to determine the effect of an intraurethral and vaginal laser therapy for the treatment of UPS. The hypothesis is that a significant reduction of urethral pressure pain can be achieved.

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study evaluates a laser treatment (Fotona Smooth Er:YAG laser) for women with urethral pain syndrome (UPS) — a condition causing chronic pain in and around the urethra that is not caused by an active infection. Existing treatments have often failed to provide adequate relief. You may be eligible if... - You are a woman aged 18 or older - You have pain at the urethra on palpation (VAS score of 2 or higher) - You have had intermittent or chronic urethral or pelvic pain for at least 6 months - You have not responded to at least one prior conservative treatment You may NOT be eligible if... - You are pregnant - You have an active urinary tract or vaginal infection - You have interstitial cystitis or endometriosis - You have a collagen disorder (such as Ehlers-Danlos or Marfan syndrome) - You have used isotretinoin (Accutane) in the past 6 months - You are unable or unwilling to complete follow-up visits or questionnaires Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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