Phase I/II Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Study of Capsaicin for Interstitial Cystitis and Vulvar Vestibulitis
capsaicin
+ Placebo
Genital Diseases+14
+ Urinary Bladder Diseases
+ Cystitis
Treatment Study
Summary
Study start date: June 1, 1995
Actual date on which the first participant was enrolled.PROTOCOL OUTLINE: This is a randomized study. Patients with interstitial cystitis are randomly assigned to 1 of 3 pain control therapies. The first group is treated with capsaicin. A second group is given individually titrated doses of capsaicin: the dose is increased as tolerated or until symptomatic response is acceptable. A control group receives a placebo. Therapy for all groups is administered intravesically every week for 5 weeks. Patients with vulvar vestibulitis are randomly assigned to 1 of 2 pain control therapies. One group applies topical capsaicin cream to the painful area 4 times a day for 6 weeks. The dose is individually titrated if burning discomfort persists and the patient is compliant with the application schedule. The control group applies a placebo. Patients with vulvar vestibulitis may continue or cross to capsaicin for 6 additional weeks.
Protocol
This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.139 patients to be enrolled
Total number of participants that the clinical trial aims to recruit.Treatment Study
Eligibility
Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria: person's general health condition or prior treatments.Female
Biological sex of participants that are eligible to enroll.Over 18 Years
Range of ages for which participants are eligible to join.Healthy volunteers not allowed
If individuals who are healthy and do not have the condition being studied can participate.Conditions
Pathology
Criteria
PROTOCOL ENTRY CRITERIA: --Disease Characteristics-- Women with interstitial cystitis by National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases criteria Vulvar vestibulitis by International Society for the Study of Vulvar Disease, i.e.: Severe pain on touch or attempted entry of vagina Tenderness to pressure within the vulvar vestibule Vulvar erythema Duration of symptoms at least 6 months Absence of vulvovaginal infection, i.e.: No fungus No trichomonas No chlamydia No gonorrhea No "clue cells" in vaginal discharge
Study Plan
Find out more about all the medication administered in this study, their detailed description and what they involve.2 intervention groups are designated in this study
50% chance of being blinded to the placebo group
Treatment Groups
Group I
ExperimentalGroup II
PlaceboStudy Centers
These are the hospitals, clinics, or research facilities where the trial is being conducted. You can find the location closest to you and its status.This study has 1 location