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Effectiveness of biofeedback for sexual function in women with vaginismus

Effectiveness of biofeedback for sexual function in women with vaginismus: A randomized controlled trial

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20200710048069N2
Enrollment
32
Registered
2023-08-23
Start date
2023-09-21
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2023-10-16

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Vaginismus. Vaginismus

Interventions

Intervention 1: Control group: In the first session, all patients receive general information about the anatomy of the pelvic floor and their genitals using moulages. Then the physiotherapist teaches

Sponsors

Esfahan University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to 45 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Married women who have not yet succeeded in intercourse through penetration. Age range from 18 to 45 years. Primary vaginismus grade 2 to 4 (according to the Lamont classification). The patient's desire for treatment.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Pregnancy Secondary vaginismus The presence of hymen structural disorders Congenital vaginal disorders Vulvodynia Infection Menopause Pelvic pathology (such as malignant masses, fractures, etc.) Psychological diseases Spouse's sexual disorders (erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, etc.) History of urogenital surgeries (such as labiaplasty, hymenectomy, etc.)

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Female Sexual Function (including desire, arousal, lubrication, orgasm, satisfaction, and pain). Timepoint: The Female Sexual Function Index questionnaire is completed by the patient at the beginning, at the end of 6 weeks of treatment, and also one month after the end of treatment. Method of measurement: Female Sexual Function Index questionnaire.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactMaedeh Fani

Esfahan University of Medical Sciences

maedeh.fani@gmail.com+98 31 3792 5000

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026