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NIRS for the Diagnosis of Myofascial Pelvic Pain
NCT07181447 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
Myofascial Pelvic Pain (MPP) is an often-misdiagnosed condition affecting up to 26% of women during their lives and imposing enormous costs on national health care systems. It frequently involves comorbidities such as bladder, bowel, and sexual dysfunction. There are no quantitative measures that adequately guide the physician and accurate diagnosis typically requires an internal examination by a tertiary specialist. This study will develop and test an instrument to establish a normal range for near infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) optical changes associate with pelvic floor exercise in adult women based on the test-to test (intra-day) reliability of oxygen kinetics related to contraction of the pelvic floor muscle. We will establish the relationship between the quantitative NIRS data, the condition of Myofascial pelvic musculature and the symptomatology of MPP and related comorbidities. We will also evaluate prospectively the effectiveness of these data in predicting effective treatment modalities. Finally, we will optimize a training regime for non-specialists to allow this technique to be used in a variety of settings. The development of this device and validation of its relevance to diagnosis and treatment of MPP will provide effective care sooner and at a lower cost than current procedures. It will also reduce inequities in the availability of care to underserved populations by providing an inexpensive, reliable and easily available method for a variety of providers to address MPP.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DIAGNOSTIC_TEST Pelvic Floor Muscle Assessment by Near-Infrared Spectroscopy
Study Locations (1)
California
- UCLA Center for Women's Pelvic Health — Los Angeles
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 110 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-01-23 |
| Est. Completion | 2026-09-01 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT07181447
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT07181447 describes a study currently listed as recruiting. It is categorized as an unspecified phase, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 110 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is University of California, Los Angeles, which has 829 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 1 condition, with Myofascial Pelvic Pain appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention — of which Pelvic Floor Muscle Assessment by Near-Infrared Spectroscopy is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT07181447 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include California. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT07181447 about?
NCT07181447 is a clinical study titled "NIRS for the Diagnosis of Myofascial Pelvic Pain". Myofascial Pelvic Pain (MPP) is an often-misdiagnosed condition affecting up to 26% of women during their lives and imposing enormous costs on national health care systems. It frequently involves comorbidities such as bladder, bowel, and sexual dysfunction. There are no quantitative measures that ad...
What is the current status of trial NCT07181447?
This trial is currently recruiting. The enrollment target is 110 participants. The study started on 2025-01-23. Estimated completion is 2026-09-01.
What conditions does trial NCT07181447 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Myofascial Pelvic Pain. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT07181447?
The interventions under investigation include: Pelvic Floor Muscle Assessment by Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (DIAGNOSTIC_TEST). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT07181447?
This trial is sponsored by University of California, Los Angeles, which has 829 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT07181447 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across California. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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