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

University of Louisville · with Integrative Therapeutics, Inc. · NCT04845217

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Key facts

Compensation
Not posted. Ask the study team before screening.
Who can join
Ages 18–65 · Women only
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
Study type
Interventional · Phase 1, Phase 2
Target enrollment
100
US sites recruiting
1
Study start
September 15, 2021
Record last updated
August 22, 2022

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What the study is about

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

Being studied: Peppermint oil; Coconut Oil

Conditions: Interstitial Cystitis

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

  • Women ages 18-65 years old
  • Diagnosed with IC/BPS for at least one month prior to study enrollment

Exclusion Criteria

  • 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

Recruiting US locations

  • Springs Medical Center

    Louisville, KY 40205

    Site contact: Sean Francis, MD

Study contacts (from the official record)

  • Jenna Warehime, DO · 502-588-7660 · pepperminttrial@gmail.com
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