Massage may ease pain during pessary checks, new study says

NCT ID NCT06416982

Ongoing Symptom relief Sponsor: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a 2-minute perineal massage before a pessary exam can reduce pain and discomfort. 68 women with prolapse or incontinence will try both massage and a gel-only method at separate visits. The goal is to find a simple, non-drug way to improve comfort during routine care.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: perineal massage
What this could lead to: If effective, perineal massage could offer a simple, drug-free way to make pessary exams more comfortable for women.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 68 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The benefit may be small or not noticeable.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

female stress incontinence Pain pelvic organ prolapse Urinary Incontinence, Stress Uterine Prolapse

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

PAIN PESSARIES PROLAPSE, VAGINAL STRESS URINARY INCONTINENCE

Contacts and locations

Locations

UNC Urogynecology

Raleigh, North Carolina, 27607, United States

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