Massage therapy may ease painful sex after gynecological cancer

NCT ID NCT06432998

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Alcala Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

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

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

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Cancer Pain female reproductive organ cancer Head and Neck Neoplasms malignant tumor of neck

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CANCER PAIN NECK CANCER

Contacts and locations

Locations

Asociación Española Contra el Cáncer en la provincia de Santa cruz de Tenerife.

Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Tenerife, Spain

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