Trial Information

Summary: Identifying Bladder Origin Pelvic Pain/ Interstitial Cystitis in Gynecologic Patients and their Treatment with Pentosan Polysulfate (Elmiron) vs. placebo. This is a prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial of pentosan polysulfate (Elmiron) for the treatment of chronic pelvic pain in women. This is a four-month study requiring three office visits.

Women with chronic pelvic pain may have undiagnosed interstitial cystitis. The goal of this study is to determine if treatment with a medicine approved for the treatment of interstitial cystitis can help relieve chronic pelvic pain in women.

Study Inclusion Criteria:

  • Women age 18-75
  • Chronic Pelvic Pain for > 6 months

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Current narcotic use

Contact:

Bruce Kahn, MD
Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines
10666 N. Torrey Pines Rd
MS-314
La Jolla, CA 92037
Telephone: 858-554-8690
Fax: 858-554-8727
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Profile Page: Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines, La Jolla, CA

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Trial listings updated: June 1, 2008 at 5:43:31 AM


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