Using vibrators to enhance sexual and pelvic floor function in women with urogynecological issues

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study evaluates the effectiveness of vibrator use in improving sexual and pelvic floor function among women diagnosed with various urogynecological conditions. Participants will receive an instructional handout and be encouraged to use a vibrator as a therapeutic tool. The study aims to gather data on the impact of this intervention on sexual dysfunction and pelvic floor health. It is the first randomized controlled trial to investigate this approach in a urogynecology population.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* • Women aged 18 and over presenting to the urogynecology clinic.

  * Women diagnosed with one of the following urogynecologic conditions

    o Pelvic organ prolapse, urgency incontinence, overactive bladder, stress urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence, recovering from a urogynecologic surgery over 6 weeks following surgery and clear for intercourse. Patients post op who continue to have pelvic floor dysfunction can be candidates for the study if they continue to have one of the pelvic floor dysfunctions listed.
  * Patient will be screened with the FSFI and will be eligible if they score less than 26.55
  * Patient's must be willing to use a vibrator.
  * Able to provide informed consent.
  * Not currently using a vibrator or has not used a vibrator in the past 3 months.
  * Able to read and write in English

Exclusion Criteria:

* • Patients with cognitive impairment.

  * Patients with refusal or discomfort with vibrator use.
  * Currently using a vibrator or has used a vibrator in the past 3 months.
  * Patients unable to provide informed consent.
  * Patients not clear for intercourse following their surgery
  * Patients with surgery within 2 months of recruitment.

Where it's running

• Albany Medical Center
  Albany, New York, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Brittany Roberts, MD
• Email: robertsbrittanylee@gmail.com
• Phone: 3057908544

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.