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Massage therapy may ease painful sex after gynecological cancer

NCT ID NCT06432998

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Alcala Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested whether a special perineal massage technique could reduce pain during sex and vaginal tightness in women treated for gynecological cancer. 35 women received either the massage or standard dilator treatment over ten sessions. The goal was to see if the massage improved quality of life better than the usual care.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Perineal massage (a technique using a vaginal dilator with specific movements)
What this could lead to
If effective, this massage technique could offer a non-drug way to ease pain during sex and vaginal tightness after gynecological cancer treatment.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 35 participants. Results may not apply to all women, and the benefit over standard dilator use is uncertain.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

35 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

May 2024

Finished

Dec 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 52 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Women between 18 and 52 years old * Oncology patients with a diagnosis of dyspareunia and vaginal stenosis related to treatments. * Patients with QT/RT/BT treatment who have a diagnosis of dyspareunia and vaginal stenosis. * Patients on hormonal suppressive treatment with a diagnosis of dyspareunia and vaginal stenosis. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who do not accept intracavitary treatment. * Patients with abdominopelvic surgical treatment prior to oncological process. * Patients with a diagnosis of dyspareunia prior to cancer. * Patients with vaginal narrowing prior to cancer. * Patients with menopause at the time of cancer diagnosis

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Cancer Pain female reproductive organ cancer Head and Neck Neoplasms malignant tumor of neck

As listed by the trial registrant

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Cancer pain Neck cancer

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Asociación Española Contra el Cáncer en la provincia de Santa cruz de Tenerife.

    Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Tenerife, Spain

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