Virtual Reality for the Treatment of Vulvodynia

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the role of VR in women with vulvodynia, in order to reduce the burden of chronic pain and suffering. To achieve this goal, we propose to test the hypothesis that VR therapy would be a feasible and safe adjunct option for patients with chronic vulvar pain.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria: 

  • Adult women (18+) who have been seen or will be seen at the Menopause and Women’s Sexual Health Clinic (MWSHC) at Mayo Clinic Rochester will be eligible for recruitment.

Exclusion Criteria: 

  • Lack of meeting the clinical criteria for the diagnosis of vulvodynia, a personal history of a seizure disorder, motion sickness or vertigo, an inability to use VR headset for any limitation, and an inability to understand English.


Note: Other protocol defined Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria may apply.

Eligibility last updated 1/06/2025. Questions regarding updates should be directed to the study team contact.
 

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status Contact

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Richa Sood, M.D., M.S.

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Contact information:

Shawn Fokken CCRP

(507) 293-2740

GIMResearchStudies@mayo.edu

Jacksonville, Fla.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Brian Lacy, M.D., Ph.D.

Contact us for the latest status

Contact information:

Shawn Fokken CCRP

(507) 293-2740

GIMresearchstudies@mayo.edu

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