Topic: Reproductive health and childbirth
Conditions
Interventions
Participants are randomly allocated to one of two groups. The participant, researchers and responsible Gynaecologist are blinded to the group allocation.
Control Group:
Control participants will rec
Sponsors
University Hospital of South Manchester NHS Foundation Trust
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Women aged between 18 and 54 (inclusive) 2. CPP (constant or intermittent lower abdominal or pelvic pain lasting for more than six months) confirmed by a diagnostic committee including a gynaecologist
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Pregnant or within 12 months of pregnancy 2. Alternative pathologies that may cause CPP (such as endometriosis, adenomyosis, interstitial cystitis or musculoskeletal pain) as judged by the diagnostic committee 3. Previous hysterectomy 4. Renal failure (eGRF <30ml/min/1.73m2) 5. Previous cardiovascular event such as myocardial infarction, stroke, angina or history of heart failure 6. A diagnosis of malignancy or treated for malignancy over the last 12 months 7. At increased risk of bleeding such as patients on anticoagulation or history of hereditary bleeding disorders 8. Chronic disability that impairs mobility 9. Unable to give informed consent
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain is measured using the Short-form McGill Pain Questionnaire which will be completed by participants either online or via post at baseline, 1 week, 3 months, 6 months and 12 months. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Health outcomes are measured using the EuroQol (EQ-5D-3 Level) Questionnaire which will be completed by participants either online or via post at baseline, 1 week, 3 months, 6 months and 12 months. | — |
Countries
England, United Kingdom
Contacts
Public ContactVivak Hansrani
Outcome results
None listed