Chronic pelvic pain Chronic pelvic pain
Conditions
Interventions
The intervention involves high frequency repetitive TMS (hfTMS) and intermittent theta burst TMS (iTBS, which is a form of repetitive TMS) applied to the supplementary motor area. Stimulation of the o
Sponsors
Vrije Universiteit
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 64 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Female Aged 18-40 yearsNever been pregnant (nulliparous)Continuous or recurrent pelvic pain for 6 months or longerNo known cause for the pelvic painNot menopausal, or experiencing early symptoms of menopause
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Currently pregnantA history of or 1st degree family members (parents, siblings, children) with epilepsy, convulsions or seizuresPast brain surgery A pacemaker or intra-cardiac wires An implanted neurostimulator Cochlear implants Implanted medication infusion device Broken skin in the area to be contactedMultiple sclerosisLarge ischaemic scarsIncreased intracranial pressure diagnosed by a physician
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The main study parameters/ outcome measures are pain quantified using the numeric rating scale, and pain-related emotions probed using the Beck Depression Inventory. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The remaining questionnaire data (multi-dimensional pain inventory, short form-12 and pain catastrophizing scale), PFM contraction (quantified using EMG and intra-vaginal pressure) and the neurophysiological measures will be used as secondary outcomes. | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Contacts
Public ContactT. Nandi
Vrije Universiteit
Outcome results
None listed