Biofeedback training aims to restore sexual health in cervical cancer survivors
NCT ID NCT07597083
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether special pelvic floor exercises, guided by a biofeedback device, can improve sexual function in women who had radiation for cervical cancer. Sixty survivors with sexual problems will be randomly assigned to either biofeedback-assisted training or standard pelvic floor exercises for 8 weeks. The goal is to see if the biofeedback approach leads to better sexual health and pelvic muscle function.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- biofeedback-assisted pelvic floor muscle training
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a non-drug way to improve sexual function and pelvic floor health in cervical cancer survivors after radiation.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 60 participants. The intervention is behavioral, so results may vary, and it may not work for everyone.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 60 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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May 2026
- Expected to finish
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Mar 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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30 to 60 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Female participants aged 30-60 years. 2. Histologically confirmed diagnosis of cervical cancer (any stage at diagnosis) and completion of primary treatment. 3. Completion of pelvic radiotherapy (external beam radiotherapy and/or brachytherapy) ≥3 months prior to enrollment. 4. Presence of radiation-induced sexual dysfunction, defined as a Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) score ≤26.55. 5. Self-reported sexual activity within the previous 6 months. 6. Medically stable with no current oncologic indication for active treatment, confirmed by treating oncologist. 7. Ability to understand study procedures and provide written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Evidence of recurrent, persistent, or metastatic cervical cancer. 2. Participation in pelvic floor muscle training or biofeedback-based rehabilitation within the previous 6 months. 3. Presence of severe pelvic organ prolapse (stage III-IV). 4. Active pelvic infection, pelvic inflammatory disease, or untreated vaginal infection. 5. Ongoing significant vaginal bleeding of unknown or pathological origin. 6. Untreated or active urinary tract infection at the time of enrollment. 7. Neurological disorders affecting pelvic floor function (e.g., spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis). 8. Severe psychiatric illness or uncontrolled mental health disorder affecting participation. 9. Cognitive impairment preventing understanding of instructions or adherence to protocol. 10. Current pregnancy or planning pregnancy during the study period. 11. Participation in another interventional clinical or rehabilitation trial within the last 3 months or during the study period.
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Locations
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Out patient clinic , faculty of Physical Therapy, Beni Sueif university
RECRUITINGBanī Suwayf, Egypt
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