New exam aims to spot hidden pain after cancer treatment

NCT ID NCT05769062

Summary

This study aimed to create a better physical exam method to identify pelvic floor muscle problems in women who receive radiation for cervical cancer. Researchers compared this new exam to standard patient questionnaires to see which better detects pain and dysfunction. The goal was to gather information that could help future doctors plan radiation treatments to avoid damaging these sensitive muscles.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Washington University School of Medicine

    St Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States

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