Could radio waves ease menopause symptoms? new trial investigates
NCT ID NCT07419035
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a non-surgical radiofrequency device can improve vaginal health and sexual function in postmenopausal women. Forty women aged 40-65 will receive either active treatment or a sham procedure over six weekly sessions. The goal is to see if this approach safely reduces common symptoms like dryness and pain without hormones.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- bipolar radiofrequency therapy (non-ablative device)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a non-hormonal option to relieve vaginal dryness, pain, and improve sexual function in postmenopausal women.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 40 participants, and the sham control may show similar results. The benefits may be modest or not last long.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 40 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Mar 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Sep 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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40 to 65 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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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: * Women aged 40 to 65 years * Postmenopausal status * Presence of at least one symptom of genitourinary syndrome of menopause (e.g., vaginal dryness, irritation, pruritus, urinary symptoms, or dyspareunia) * Sexual activity at least once per month * Ability to understand and complete study questionnaires * Provision of written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Active vaginal infection * Neurological, neoplastic, or sexually transmitted diseases * Diagnosis of vulvodynia or vaginismus * Pelvic organ prolapse stage II or higher * Pelviperineal hypoesthesia * Presence of pacemaker or other electronic implantable devices * Use of estrogen hormonal therapy within the previous 3 months * History of pelvic radiotherapy * Pelvic surgery within the previous 6 months * Active anticoagulant therapy * Previous vaginal laser or ablative vaginal rejuvenation procedures within the previous 6 months * Cognitive impairment preventing completion of questionnaires
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Conditions
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How to take part
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The places running it
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Castilla-La Mancha
Toledo, Toledo, 45071, Spain
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