Vaginismus
MONDO:0021723Tightness of the vaginal wall during vaginal penetration including sexual intercourse. It is caused by involuntary spasm of the pelvic floor muscles, and results in painful intercourse or failure to have intercourse. It may due to psychological conditions, trauma in the vaginal area, or vaginal infection.
Also known as: myalgia of pelvic floor, vaginismus
7 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Can virtual reality help women overcome vaginismus?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a single virtual reality exposure session, added to standard care, can help women with vaginismus—a condition causing involuntary pelvic muscle tightening due to fear of vaginal penetration. Participants will experience a virtual environment designed to g…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of British Columbia • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New imaging method could improve pelvic pain treatment
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to better understand and treat myofascial pelvic pain, a common cause of long-term pelvic pain in women. Researchers will use a noninvasive imaging technique to measure pelvic floor muscle function before and after three different treatments: education with relaxa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, Los Angeles • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC