Peppermint Oil for the Treatment of Interstitial Cystitis / Bladder Pain Syndrome

Description

The purpose of this study is to assess the use of peppermint oil as a treatment for Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome (IC/BPS).

Conditions

Interstitial Cystitis

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Study Details

Study overview

The purpose of this study is to assess the use of peppermint oil as a treatment for Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome (IC/BPS).

Efficacy of Peppermint Oil in a Randomized, Single-Blind, Placebo Controlled Trial in Women With Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome

Peppermint Oil for the Treatment of Interstitial Cystitis / Bladder Pain Syndrome

Condition
Interstitial Cystitis
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Louisville

Springs Medical Center, Louisville, Kentucky, United States, 40205

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Women ages 18-65 years old
  • * Diagnosed with IC/BPS for at least one month prior to study enrollment
  • * Culture proven urinary tract infection within 1 month of randomization
  • * Gross hematuria
  • * Currently pregnant or breastfeeding
  • * Unable to speak and read English
  • * History of allergic reaction to peppermint, coconut or enteric coating
  • * History of malabsorption syndrome
  • * History of gastroparesis
  • * History of gastric bypass surgery
  • * History of gastrointestinal, genitourinary or pelvic cancer in the last 5 years
  • * History of insulin dependent diabetes
  • * History of active urinary stone disease

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to 65 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

FEMALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

University of Louisville,

Sean Francis, MD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Department Chair

Study Record Dates

2023-12