🏛️ Verified NIH Record • Updated 2022-08-19
Peppermint Oil for the Treatment of Interstitial Cystitis / Bladder Pain Syndrome (NCT04845217)
Efficacy of Peppermint Oil in a Randomized, Single-Blind, Placebo Controlled Trial in Women With Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome
🟢 Recruiting Phase1 / Phase2 💊 Investigational Drug / Biologic Sponsor: University of Louisville
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The purpose of this study is to assess the use of peppermint oil as a treatment for Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome (IC/BPS).
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Springs Medical Center — Louisville, Kentucky
Age range: 18 Years to 65 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- Springs Medical Center — Louisville, Kentucky
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (502) 588-7660
Email: pepperminttrial@gmail.com
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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- Safety and Efficacy of Aloe Vera in the Management of the Symptoms of Interstitial Cystitis — Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Investigation of PEMF Therapy for Female Patients With IC/BPS — Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Safety and Efficacy Study of VNX001 Compared to Its Individual Components (Lidocaine and Heparin) or Placebo in Subjects With IC/BPS — Escondido, California
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.