Can a home physio app ease pelvic pain? small study hints yes

NCT ID NCT05909514

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested a 3-month online program called PelvicSense for people with provoked vestibulodynia, a condition causing pain during touch or intercourse. Fifteen adults completed the program from home, learning relaxation, breathing, and pelvic exercises. Researchers measured pain intensity and related outcomes before, right after, and 3 months later.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only โ€” not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
PelvicSense(R) online physiotherapy program
What this could lead to
If effective, this program could offer a convenient, home-based option to help manage pain and improve sexual well-being for people with provoked vestibulodynia.
What could go wrong
This was a very small study (15 participants) with no comparison group, so results may not apply widely. The program requires consistent self-motivation, and individual results may vary.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Sexual Health Research Laboratory, Department of Psychology, Queen's University

    Kingston, Ontario, K7L 3N6, Canada

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