The Improvement Of Pelvic Exams for Patients With Chronic Vulvovaginal Conditions



Status:Completed
Conditions:Chronic Pain
Therapuetic Areas:Musculoskeletal
Healthy:No
Age Range:18 - Any
Updated:8/1/2018
Start Date:January 22, 2018
End Date:July 16, 2018

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The purpose of this study is to investigate patients self-reported comfort levels during each
section of the pelvic exam.

The purpose of this randomized controlled trial is to investigate the sequence in which
physicians perform the pelvic exam, describe and compare self-reported comfort during each
section of the pelvic exam and how comfort during the examinations related to quality of
life, self-esteem, and sexual function in English speaking females at least 18 years of age
with chronic vulvovaginal conditions.

Inclusion Criteria:

- English Speaking Are able to read and write English Are utilizing outpatient services
and being seen for a first appointment at an outpatient Vulvodynia Center

Exclusion Criteria:

- Non English Speaking

- Patients who cannot read or write

- Those who are pregnant

- Those who do not have a chronic vulvovaginal condition

- Patients other than "new" patients

- Patients who would not otherwise need a speculum exam
We found this trial at
1
site
216 North Broad Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19102
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Philadelphia, PA
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