Massage therapy may ease painful sex after gynecological cancer
NCT ID NCT06432998
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a special perineal massage technique could reduce pain during sex and vaginal tightness in women treated for gynecological cancer. 35 women received either the massage or standard dilator treatment over ten sessions. The goal was to see if the massage improved quality of life better than the usual care.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Perineal massage (a technique using a vaginal dilator with specific movements)
What this could lead to
If effective, this massage technique could offer a non-drug way to ease pain during sex and vaginal tightness after gynecological cancer treatment.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 35 participants. Results may not apply to all women, and the benefit over standard dilator use is uncertain.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Asociación Española Contra el Cáncer en la provincia de Santa cruz de Tenerife.
Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Tenerife, Spain