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Vaginismus
MONDO:0021723Tightness of the vaginal wall during vaginal penetration including sexual intercourse. It is caused by involuntary spasm of the pelvic floor muscles, and results in painful intercourse or failure to have intercourse. It may due to psychological conditions, trauma in the vaginal area, or vaginal infection.
Also known as: myalgia of pelvic floor, vaginismus
7 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 7 tagged with Vaginismus itself.
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Sub-types of Vaginismus
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Psychologic vaginismus 0 trials
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Quick therapy after rape may stop PTSD before it starts
Prevention OngoingThis study tests whether a short, modified exposure therapy given soon after rape can prevent post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in women. About 166 women who have experienced sexual assault will be randomly assigned to either the brief therapy or standard care. The goal is to…
Sponsor: St. Olavs Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Virtual reality may help women with vaginismus complete pelvic ultrasounds
Symptom relief By invitation onlyThis trial tests whether virtual reality nature scenes or calming music can help women with vaginismus—a condition causing involuntary pelvic muscle tightening—complete a transvaginal ultrasound with less pain and anxiety. About 90 women who have not been able to have vaginal int…
Sponsor: Demet Mutlu • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can virtual reality help women overcome vaginismus?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study is testing whether virtual reality exposure therapy can help people with vaginismus, a condition where the pelvic floor muscles tighten involuntarily, making vaginal penetration painful or impossible. The idea is that gradually facing feared situations in a safe virtua…
Sponsor: University of British Columbia • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC