Pelvic Pain Electro-Acupuncture

NCT07305025 · tracked via the Priya Life Science Norway tracker

Sponsor

St. Olavs Hospital

Phase

Not applicable

Started

2025-12-16

Last updated

2026-07-21

Condition(s) studied

Pelvic PainEndometriosis

Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)

Electro acupuncture

Electro acupuncture: 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

Study 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

Eligibility

Sex

FEMALE

Min age

18 Years

Max age

45 Years

Healthy volunteers

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

Primary outcome measure(s)

NRS — Baseline, after three months, and the day of surgery, average 6 months after baseline
Changes in pain intensity measured via validated pain scale NRS
Quality of life SF-36 — Baseline, after three months, and the day of surgery, average 6 months after baseline
standardized questionnaire measuring quality of life (SF-36)
Change in pain medication use — Baseline, after three months, and the day of surgery, average 6 months after baseline
Change in pain medication use
Amsterdam complex pelvic pain scale — Baseline, after three months, and the day of surgery, average 6 months after baseline
Changes in Amsterdam complex pelvic pain scale

Trial sites (1)

Facility	City	Region	Status
St Olav's University Hospital	Trondheim	Norway	Recruiting

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Official registry record

This page summarises publicly available registry data for informational purposes — not medical advice. Eligibility is determined by each study team; patients should discuss participation with their clinician.

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