NCT01295268

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

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

• Status: Terminated
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 1 (actual)
• Sponsor: Corewell Health East · Academic / Other
• Sex: Female
• Age: 18 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

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.

Detailed 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.

Conditions

• Vulvodynia
• Vestibulodynia

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Emu Oil	Subjects will apply a specified amount of emu oil daily to area.
OTHER	Inert oil	A specified amount of inert oil will be applied daily to area.

Timeline

• Start date: 2011-02-01
• Primary completion: 2011-08-01
• Completion: 2011-08-01
• First posted: 2011-02-14
• Last updated: 2017-01-25

Locations

1 site across 1 country: United States