Shockwaves or magnets? new trial tests two therapies for Women's sexual health
NCT ID NCT07584174
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests whether low-intensity shockwave therapy or pulsed electromagnetic field therapy, each combined with pelvic floor muscle training, can improve sexual function in women with sexual dysfunction. 90 premenopausal women aged 20-50 will be randomly assigned to one of three groups for 8 weeks of treatment, followed by 8 weeks of monitoring. The main goal is to see if these therapies boost scores on a standard sexual function questionnaire.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- low-intensity extracorporeal shockwave therapy and pulsed electromagnetic field therapy
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could offer new non-drug options to improve sexual function and quality of life for women with sexual dysfunction.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 90 participants. Results may not apply to all women, and the therapies may not prove more effective than pelvic floor training alone.
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Study facts
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- 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 90 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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Jan 2027
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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20 to 50 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: 1. Female participants aged 20-50 years diagnosed with female sexual dysfunction (FSFI score \<26.55), reporting symptoms of reduced sexual desire, arousal dysfunction, orgasmic dysfunction, or dyspareunia. 2. Premenopausal women in a stable sexual relationship for at least 6 months and sexually active during the previous month. 3. Symptoms persisting for at least 3 months before enrollment. 4. Ability to understand study procedures and provide written informed consent. 5. Willingness to refrain from initiating any additional treatment for sexual dysfunction during the study period Exclusion Criteria: 1. Pregnancy or planned pregnancy during the study period. 2. Pelvic surgery within the previous 6 months. 3. Active pelvic inflammatory disease, genital infection, or unexplained vaginal bleeding. 4. Neurological disorders affecting pelvic floor or sexual function. 5. Severe pelvic organ prolapse, severe urinary incontinence, or significant pelvic anatomical abnormalities. 6. Current hormonal therapy or use of medications known to affect sexual function, including antidepressants or antipsychotics. 7. Severe psychiatric disorders or cognitive impairment limiting participation. 8. Menopause or perimenopausal status. 9. Uncontrolled systemic diseases such as diabetes mellitus, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, or thyroid disorders. 10. Presence of malignancy, pelvic radiation history, or severe chronic pelvic pain disorders. 11. Contraindications to ESWT or PEMF including cardiac pacemakers or implanted electronic devices, coagulation disorders, anticoagulant therapy, epilepsy, or metal implants in the pelvic region. 12. Current participation in another clinical trial or receipt of physiotherapy for sexual dysfunction within the previous 3 months.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Outpatient clinic, faculty of Physical Therapy, Beni Suef University
RECRUITINGBanī Suwayf, Egypt
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