Could a cold tube ease pelvic pain? new study tests simple At-Home remedy
NCT ID NCT03885791
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether placing a cold tube in the vagina for 10 minutes can reduce pelvic floor muscle pain in women. 165 women with pelvic pain used either a cold or room-temperature tube. Researchers measured pain changes right after use and after two weeks of daily use.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
vaginal cryotherapy device
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, at-home option for women to temporarily reduce pelvic floor muscle pain.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with no blinding, so results may be influenced by expectation. The treatment is only a short-term fix and not a cure.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
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Locations
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Center for Outpatient Health/Washington University in St. Louis
St Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States