Pelvic Pain Electro-Acupuncture
Pelvic Pain Electro-Acupuncture: Randomized Study for Symptom Liberation
St. Olavs Hospital
38 participants
Dec 16, 2025
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
The aim of the study is to investigate if a series of up to 9 treatment sessions of electroacupuncture can be used to alleviate pain in women with suspected endometriosis, scheduled for diagnostic laparoscopy
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Interventions
Frequency: 3 sessions per week for 3 weeks. Needle retention time: \~30 minutes per session. Electroacupuncture at a frequency of 2 Hz Electroacupuncture Stimulation Parameters Electroacupuncture will be administered at a frequency of 2 Hz, as this has been shown to stimulate the release of endogenous opioids, including endorphins and enkephalins. These neuropeptides contribute to pain modulation and inflammation reduction via activation of the body's natural analgesic pathways (7). Additionally, low-frequency stimulation at 2 Hz has been associated with parasympathetic nervous system activation, which may further enhance pain relief by reducing stress-related sympathetic activity and promoting a relaxed physiological state. This dual mechanism makes 2 Hz electroacupuncture a suitable intervention for chronic and inflammatory pain conditions. Electrode placement and treatment duration will be standardized across participants to ensure consistency in stimulation intensity, needle depth
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NCT07305025