Pelvic Pain Electro-Acupuncture

NCT07305025 · ctgov recruiting

Enrollment: 38
Start: 2025-12-16
Completion: 2027-04-30
Last updated: 2026-07-21
Has results: False
Countries: Norway

Conditions

Pelvic PainEndometriosis

Tagged with

endometriosis

Interventions

Electro acupuncture DEVICE
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

Eligibility criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Women aged 18-45 years referred for diagnostic laparoscopy with suspicion of endometriosis * Experiencing moderate to severe pelvic pain * Willing to commit to the treatment schedule and follow-up * Understanding Norwegian or English to be able to communicate and fill out questionnaires Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnancy * Use of opioid pain relief * Concurrent participation in other pain management trials

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