Can a simple program help women overcome Post-Radiation pain?

NCT ID NCT07216456

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

Summary

This study tests a behavioral program to help women who have had pelvic radiation use vaginal dilators more regularly. Dilators can prevent or treat vaginal narrowing that makes exams or sex painful. 88 women will be randomly assigned to either the program (with coping strategies and education) or standard written materials. The study will check if the program is feasible and acceptable, and whether it improves dilator use and reduces symptoms.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

behavioral program (coping strategies, mindfulness, and education)

What this could lead to

If successful, this program could help women stick with dilator therapy, reducing pain and discomfort after pelvic radiation.

What could go wrong

This is a small pilot study (88 participants) testing feasibility, not effectiveness. The program may not improve dilator use or symptoms in a larger trial.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anal carcinoma benign urinary system neoplasm cervical cancer female reproductive organ cancer malignant urinary system neoplasm Pelvic Neoplasms rectal cancer urinary bladder carcinoma uterine cancer vaginal cancer vulva cancer

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  • Duke University Medical Center

    Durham, North Carolina, 27710, United States

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