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gabapentin and Generalized Vulvodynia

gabapentin has been researched along with Generalized Vulvodynia in 12 studies

Gabapentin: A cyclohexane-gamma-aminobutyric acid derivative that is used for the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES; NEURALGIA; and RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME.
gabapentin : A gamma-amino acid that is cyclohexane substituted at position 1 by aminomethyl and carboxymethyl groups. Used for treatment of neuropathic pain and restless legs syndrome.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Neuropathic vulvodynia is a state of vulval discomfort characterized by a burning sensation, diffuse pain, pruritus or rawness with an acute or chronic onset."5.42A streptozotocin-induced diabetic neuropathic pain model for static or dynamic mechanical allodynia and vulvodynia: validation using topical and systemic gabapentin. ( Abbas, M; Ali, G; Sewell, RD; Shahid, M; Subhan, F; Zeb, J, 2015)
"In this cohort, extended-release gabapentin, as compared with a placebo, did not reduce tampon test pain."5.27Gabapentin for the Treatment of Vulvodynia: A Randomized Controlled Trial. ( Bachmann, GA; Brown, CS; Foster, DC; Wan, J, 2018)
"Gabapentin was more effective than placebo in improving overall sexual function (adjusted mean difference, 1."2.90Effect of gabapentin on sexual function in vulvodynia: a randomized, placebo-controlled trial. ( Bachmann, GA; Brown, CS; Foster, DC; Phillips, NA; Rawlinson, LA; Wood, R; Yu, X, 2019)
"Vulvodynia is a genital pain syndrome occurring in 7% to 8% of women."2.52Vulvodynia. ( Edwards, L, 2015)
"Although some vulvodynia-afflicted patients derive symptom relief from anticonvulsants, there is, as yet, insufficient evidence to support the recommendation of anticonvulsant pharmacotherapy in the treatment of vulvodynia."2.49A systematic review of the utility of anticonvulsant pharmacotherapy in the treatment of vulvodynia pain. ( Leo, RJ, 2013)
"Furthermore, the induced vulvodynia was validated by investigating the potentiation of a flinch response threshold, upon topical application and systemic administration of gabapentin, a commonly used medication for treating neuropathic pain."1.62Chemotherapeutic Agent-Induced Vulvodynia, an Experimental Model. ( Jo, S; Murthy, SN; Rangappa, S; Repka, MA; Shankar, VK, 2021)
"The analysis of the case of vulvodynia coexisting with depression."1.46Vulvodynia and depression - a case study. ( Derewianka-Polak, M; Dziwota, EA; Gerhant, A; Olajossy, M; Perzyńska-Starkiewicz, A, 2017)
"Neuropathic vulvodynia is a state of vulval discomfort characterized by a burning sensation, diffuse pain, pruritus or rawness with an acute or chronic onset."1.42A streptozotocin-induced diabetic neuropathic pain model for static or dynamic mechanical allodynia and vulvodynia: validation using topical and systemic gabapentin. ( Abbas, M; Ali, G; Sewell, RD; Shahid, M; Subhan, F; Zeb, J, 2015)

Research

Studies (12)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's11 (91.67)24.3611
2020's1 (8.33)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Rangappa, S1
Shankar, VK1
Jo, S1
Repka, MA1
Murthy, SN1
van Beekhuizen, HJ1
Oost, J1
van der Meijden, WI1
Gerhant, A1
Dziwota, EA1
Perzyńska-Starkiewicz, A1
Derewianka-Polak, M1
Olajossy, M1
Brown, CS4
Bachmann, GA4
Wan, J1
Foster, DC4
Phillips, NA1
Rawlinson, LA3
Yu, X1
Wood, R1
Bautrant, E1
Porta, O1
Murina, F1
Mühlrad, H1
Levêque, C1
Riant, T1
Ploteau, S1
Valancogne, G1
Levesque, A1
Leo, RJ1
Wan, JY2
Edwards, L1
Ali, G2
Subhan, F2
Abbas, M1
Zeb, J1
Shahid, M2
Sewell, RD1
Bachour, CC1
Akbar, S1
Karim, N1
Ahmad, N1
Mahmood, W1
Fawad, K1

Clinical Trials (1)

Trial Overview

TrialPhaseEnrollmentStudy TypeStart DateStatus
A Controlled Trial of Gabapentin in Vulvodynia: Biological Correlates of Response[NCT01301001]230 participants (Actual)Interventional2012-08-31Completed
[information is prepared from clinicaltrials.gov, extracted Sep-2024]

Trial Outcomes

Coital Pain

Coital pain on an 11-point Numeric Rating Scale (0 = no pain at all; 10 = worse pain ever), assessed after each sexual intercourse event. The number of sexual intercourse events was averaged during final week of each treatment arm. (NCT01301001)
Timeframe: Week 6 of each treatment arm

Interventionunits on a scale (Mean)
Placebo3.97
Gabapentin3.85

Tampon Test Pain Intensity

Tampon pain on a 11-point Numeric Rating Scale (0 = no pain at all; 10 = worse pain ever). One tampon was inserted each week. Tampon pain was assessed during last week of maintenance phase (7 days). (NCT01301001)
Timeframe: Week 6 for each treatment arm

Interventionunits on a scale (Mean)
Placebo4.29
Gabapentin3.96

Vulvodynia Pain

Overall vulvodynia pain on an 11-point Numeric Rating Scale (0 = no pain at all; 10 = worse pain ever). Pain was assessed daily during the last week of treatment. Daily scores were averaged. (NCT01301001)
Timeframe: Week 6 for each treatment arm

Interventionunits on a scale (Mean)
Placebo2.88
Gabapentin2.71

Reviews

3 reviews available for gabapentin and Generalized Vulvodynia

ArticleYear
Provoked vulvar vestibulodynia: Epidemiology in Europe, physio-pathology, consensus for first-line treatment and evaluation of second-line treatments.
    Journal of gynecology obstetrics and human reproduction, 2019, Volume: 48, Issue:8

    Topics: Amitriptyline; Analgesics, Non-Narcotic; Botulinum Toxins; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; Consensus;

2019
A systematic review of the utility of anticonvulsant pharmacotherapy in the treatment of vulvodynia pain.
    The journal of sexual medicine, 2013, Volume: 10, Issue:8

    Topics: Amines; Anticonvulsants; Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acids; Female; Gabapentin; gamma-Aminobutyric Acid; H

2013
Vulvodynia.
    Clinical obstetrics and gynecology, 2015, Volume: 58, Issue:1

    Topics: Administration, Cutaneous; Amines; Analgesics; Anesthetics, Local; Antidepressive Agents; Cyclohexan

2015

Trials

3 trials available for gabapentin and Generalized Vulvodynia

ArticleYear
Gabapentin for the Treatment of Vulvodynia: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
    Obstetrics and gynecology, 2018, Volume: 131, Issue:6

    Topics: Adult; Analgesics; Cross-Over Studies; Delayed-Action Preparations; Diagnostic Techniques, Obstetric

2018
Effect of gabapentin on sexual function in vulvodynia: a randomized, placebo-controlled trial.
    American journal of obstetrics and gynecology, 2019, Volume: 220, Issue:1

    Topics: Adult; Confidence Intervals; Cross-Over Studies; Delayed-Action Preparations; Double-Blind Method; F

2019
Rationale and design of a multicenter randomized clinical trial of extended release gabapentin in provoked vestibulodynia and biological correlates of response.
    Contemporary clinical trials, 2013, Volume: 36, Issue:1

    Topics: Amines; Analgesics; Cross-Over Studies; Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acids; Delayed-Action Preparations; Do

2013

Other Studies

6 other studies available for gabapentin and Generalized Vulvodynia

ArticleYear
Chemotherapeutic Agent-Induced Vulvodynia, an Experimental Model.
    AAPS PharmSciTech, 2021, Mar-08, Volume: 22, Issue:3

    Topics: Analgesics; Animals; Antineoplastic Agents; Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic; Disease Models, Anima

2021
Generalized unprovoked vulvodynia; A retrospective study on the efficacy of treatment with amitriptyline, gabapentin or pregabalin.
    European journal of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology, 2018, Volume: 220

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Amines; Amitriptyline; Analgesics; Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acids; Fema

2018
Vulvodynia and depression - a case study.
    Psychiatria polska, 2017, Oct-29, Volume: 51, Issue:5

    Topics: Amines; Analgesics; Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acids; Depression; Female; Gabapentin; gamma-Aminobutyric

2017
A streptozotocin-induced diabetic neuropathic pain model for static or dynamic mechanical allodynia and vulvodynia: validation using topical and systemic gabapentin.
    Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's archives of pharmacology, 2015, Volume: 388, Issue:11

    Topics: Administration, Topical; Amines; Analgesics; Animals; Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acids; Diabetes Mellitus

2015
Recruitment methods in a clinical trial of provoked vulvodynia: Predictors of enrollment.
    Clinical trials (London, England), 2017, Volume: 14, Issue:1

    Topics: Adult; Age Factors; Amines; Analgesics; Black or African American; Clinical Trials as Topic; Communi

2017
6-Methoxyflavanone attenuates mechanical allodynia and vulvodynia in the streptozotocin-induced diabetic neuropathic pain.
    Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy = Biomedecine & pharmacotherapie, 2016, Volume: 84

    Topics: Amines; Animals; Computer Simulation; Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acids; Diabetic Neuropathies; Female; Fl

2016