Vaginal laser shows promise for menopause symptoms and incontinence
NCT ID NCT03681678
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a fractional carbon dioxide laser treatment for women with vaginal and urinary symptoms like dryness, burning, pain during sex, and incontinence. One hundred women received three laser sessions about six weeks apart. The main goal was to see if symptoms improved, measured by a patient questionnaire four weeks after the first treatment.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- fractional carbon dioxide (fCO2) laser
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this laser treatment could offer a non-drug option to ease vaginal discomfort, pain during sex, and urinary issues in women.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early observational study with no comparison group, so results may not be widely applicable. Long-term safety and effectiveness are not yet proven.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital
Royal Oak, Michigan, 48073, United States
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