# 9. 15-Minute Consult: New Research in Vestibulodynia with Dr. Jill Krapf

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Podcast: [Our Womanity Q & A with Dr. Rachel Pope](https://stenobird.com/podcast/our-womanity-q-a-with-dr-rachel-pope-6371076)
Published: 2026-06-09T10:43:58+00:00
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## Resource

If you experience severe, sharp burning at the vaginal opening, you know how frustrating the journey to a clear diagnosis can be. In this episode, world-renowned pelvic pain expert Dr. Jill Krapf [https://www.vulvodynia.com/about] joins Dr. Rachel Pope to share a massive milestone in neuroinflammatory vulvar pain research: a gold-standard, 3-month clinical trial testing a brand-new topical Ketotifen cream. Ketotifen is a mast cell stabilizer historically used for allergies, but it has never before been formulated into a topical cream for pelvic pain. This breakthrough treatment directly targets the "neuroinflammatory zone," calming hyper-reactive mast cells and hypersensitive nerve endings. Key Takeaways: * The Clinical Protocol: To track improvement, the trial uses two precise baseline tests: a specialized Q-Tip pressure monitor at the vestibule (requiring a 5/10 pain score to qualify) and a gentle dilator insertion test. Patient comfort is the absolute priority; tests stop immediately if pain thresholds are hit. * A Pure Passion Project: Funding for localized vulvar pain is notoriously low. Backed by a small grant from the National Vulvodynia Association (NVA) [https://www.nva.org/], this trial is a true labor of love by Dr. Krapf, Dr. Andrew Goldstein, and Dr. Chailee Moss to provide a non-surgical alternative for patients. * How to Get Screened: Active trials are currently recruiting. Reach out directly to the site closest to you: The Centers for Vulvovaginal Disorders Research Details & Locations: * Duration: Approximately 3 months (only 4 short in-person study visits). * Locations: Tampa (FL), Washington D.C., and New York City. Tampa, (FL): * Lichen Scelorus research: researchjkmd@gmail.com Vulvodynia Research: * Washington, DC- research.cvvd@gmail.com * New Yor…

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