Study of Emu Oil vs. Placebo for Vulvar Pain in Women.

Vulvodynia Clinical Trial

Official title: The Efficacy of Emu Oil vs. Placebo in Minimizing Vulvar Pain Levels in Women--A Randomized, Double Blinded, Placebo-Controlled Trial.

Status Terminated

Clinical Trial Summary

The goal of this study is to determine if vulvar (external female genitalia) pain is decreased with emu oil over a similar placebo oil (no active ingredient) by using measurement devices, examinations, and questionnaires. Topical emu oil has not been scientifically studied for this condition yet, but related reports show no significant side effects or potential benefits.

A total of 30 women will participate in the study at William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak.

Clinical Trial Description

• Women of all ages with vulvar pain may participate in this trial.

• Women will be randomized into 2 groups--a treatment group or placebo group for the 1 month study.

• At the end of the study, those in the placebo group may choose to participate in a 1 month follow-up evaluation using emu oil. ;

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Vestibulodynia
• Vulvar Vestibulitis
• Vulvodynia

• NCT number: NCT01295268
• Study type: Interventional
• Source: William Beaumont Hospitals
• Status: Terminated
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: February 2011
• Completion date: August 2011