Abstract
467 Sono-electro-magnetic therapy for treating chronic pelvic pain syndrome in men: A randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind trial
Highlights
Male chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CPPS), called chronic prostatitis, is a disabling disorder characterized by a non-malignant pain in the pelvic region that lasts for at least three months without evidence of infection or other obvious pathology [1]
6%–12% of men suffer from CPPS; the disease affects millions worldwide [2]
Between November 2009 and July 2012, 1342 men with potential CPPS were seen at our outpatient clinic and 540 were considered for inclusion into the trial
Summary
Male chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CPPS), called chronic prostatitis, is a disabling disorder characterized by a non-malignant pain in the pelvic region that lasts for at least three months without evidence of infection or other obvious pathology [1]. 6%–12% of men suffer from CPPS; the disease affects millions worldwide [2]. It is similar to congestive heart failure, Crohn’s disease, diabetes mellitus or angina [3] in lowering quality of life, and represents a serious economic burden on any health care system. Associated costs match those reported for peripheral neuropathy, low back pain, fibromyalgia, and rheumatoid arthritis [4]. Approximately 20% to 65% of all patients find no relief in conventional therapies [6, 8] and treatment of CPPS remains a challenge.
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