U.S., April 17 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07534345) titled 'Efficacy of Dry Needling in Reducing Pain During Sexual Intercourse: a Randomized Controlled Trial' on April 09.
Brief Summary: Chronic vulvar pain is a highly prevalent and debilitating condition affecting up to 16% of women. The most common subtype of vulvar pain, provoked vestibulodynia (PVD), is characterized by a sharp pain at the entry of the vagina in response to pressure or attempted vaginal penetration. Women with PVD not only present with psychological distress and significant disruption in all aspects of sexual function, but they are also confronted with limited effective treatment options. Dry needling (DN) could fill t...