Social and Clinical Aspects of Pelvic Pain in Turkey

Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome Clinical Trial

Official title: Social and Clinical Aspects of Pelvic Pain in Turkey

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

Chronic Pelvic Pain (CPP) is a common medical condition with a complex treatment due to different variables that influence its clinical course.There is a growing literature which discussing the effect of ethnicity and culture on pain. It was aimed to invesitigate whether there is a considerable difference in the presentation and experience of pelvic pain in women from a different societies and cultures.

Clinical Trial Description

Chronic Pelvic Pain (CPP) is a common medical condition with a complex treatment due to different variables that influence its clinical course.There is a growing literature which discussing the effect of ethnicity and culture on pain. It was aimed to invesitigate whether there is a considerable difference in the presentation and experience of pelvic pain in women from a different societies and cultures.

The study includes randomly selected 45 females who completed a comprehensive set of questions derived from International Pelvic Pain Society (IPPS), pelvic pain assesment form. Character and intensity of pain, sexual abuse and harresment, coping with pain, physical activites (exercising) and comorbidities were evaluated. The McGill pain questionnaire short form was used to evaluate pain. Sexual Abuse Items in the Questionnaire (modified) to assess patients' sexual abuse status. ;

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome
• Pelvic Pain

• NCT number: NCT06038773
• Study type: Observational
• Source: Yeditepe University
• Status: Completed
• Start date: June 10, 2023
• Completion date: July 22, 2023