Using vibrators to enhance sexual and pelvic floor function in women with urogynecological issues
Vibrator Use to Improve Sexual and Pelvic Floor Function Among Urogynecology Patients
This study is testing if using vibrators can help women with urogynecological issues improve their sexual and pelvic floor function.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 84 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Albany Medical College Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Albany, New York) |
| Trial ID | NCT06677541 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are women aged 18 and over with specific urogynecological conditions who report sexual dysfunction and are willing to use a vibrator.
Not a fit: Patients with cognitive impairments or those currently using a vibrator may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide a novel therapeutic option for women experiencing sexual and pelvic floor dysfunction.
How similar studies have performed: This approach is novel and has not been previously tested in randomized controlled trials within this population.
Eligibility criteria
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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 this trial is running
Albany, New York
- Albany Medical Center — Albany, New York, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Brittany Roberts, MD
- Email: robertsbrittanylee@gmail.com
- Phone: 3057908544
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.