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KMID : 1037120220400030473
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The World Journal of Men′s Health
2022 Volume.40 No. 3 p.473 ~ p.480
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Efficacy of Low-Intensity Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy for the Treatment of Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome IIIb: A Prospective-Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study
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Kim Kang-Sup
Choi Yong-Sun
Bae Woong-Jin
Cho Hyuk-Jin
Ha U-Syn
Hong Sung-Hoo
Lee Ji-Youl
Ahn Sun-Tae
Moon Du-Geon
Kim Sae-Woong
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Abstract
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Purpose: There is no definite treatment method for chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CPPS). The purpose of this study was to compare and assess the effectiveness and safety of low-intensity extracorporeal shockwave therapy (Li-ESWT) versus placebo treatment in CPPS IIIb patients.
Materials and Methods: Thirty participants with CPPS IIIb were included and randomized in this prospective, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. Li-ESWT was performed at the perineum without anesthesia once per week for 8 weeks. CPPS-related symptoms were evaluated using the National Institutes of Health-chronic prostatitis symptom index (NIH-CPSI). Pain and erectile function were appraised using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) and International Index of Erectile Function-Erectile Function (IIEF-EF), respectively. The Global Efficacy Assessment Question (GEAQ) was also assessed. The parameters were evaluated immediately after the last Li-ESWT treatment and 4 weeks after Li-EWST treatment.
Results: Fifteen subjects each in the Li-ESWT and placebo groups completed this study. Amelioration of NIH-CPSI total, pain, and quality of life score in the Li-ESWT group was found compared to the placebo group (p=0.002, 0.02, 0.001, respectively). Improvement of the VAS score was observed in the Li-ESWT group (p=0.002). The differences in the GEAQ “Yes” responses were also significant in the Li-ESWT group. No patients experienced side effects related to ESWT during therapeutic period or follow-up duration.
Conclusions: Results indicated that Li-ESWT improved the NIH-CPSI score, pain, and the quality of life in CPPS IIIb patients. Li-ESWT could be an effective alternative treatment modality for CPPS IIIb.
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KEYWORD
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Chronic pelvic pain syndrome, Human, Low-intensity extracorporeal shock wave therapy
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