Internet-based treatment for vulvodynia (EMBLA) - Study protocol for a randomised controlled study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Vulvodynia is defined as vulvar pain for at least 3 months without a clear cause. To the best of our knowledge, there are no trials investigating the effects of internet treatment using CBT (Cognitive behavioural therapy) treatment with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) components for women with vulvodynia. The aim of this study is to examine the effects of such a guided internet-based intervention on provoked vulvar pain during the waiting period before clinical treatment.

Methods

We will randomise 52 patients to either guided internet-based intervention with CBT with (ACT) components or no intervention during the waiting period for treatment as usual. Online assessments are conducted at baseline, posttreatment, and at follow-up after 9 months. The primary

SUBMITTER: Hess Engstrom AH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8091887 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature