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Can a simple dilator boost sexual health after cancer treatment?

NCT ID NCT07547267

Symptom relief Sponsor: Istanbul Aydın University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at whether using a vaginal dilator for 12 weeks helps women who had brachytherapy for cervical cancer. Researchers measured sexual function, self-compassion, and quality of life in 80 participants at three time points. The goal was to see if this simple tool can ease side effects and improve well-being after treatment.

What this could mean

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Active substance
vaginal dilator
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that using a vaginal dilator helps improve sexual function, self-compassion, and quality of life for women after cervical cancer brachytherapy.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with 80 participants and no control group, so results may not apply to all patients. The outcomes are based on self-reported questionnaires, which can be subjective.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

80 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jun 2025

Finished

Apr 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Women aged 18 years * Diagnosed with cervical cancer * Completed external radiotherapy and brachytherapy * Initiated vaginal dilator use following treatment * Able to communicate and provide informed consent * Voluntarily agreed to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of severe psychiatric or cognitive disorders * Diagnosis of another active malignancy * Severe comorbid conditions that may affect participation * Inability to complete questionnaires or follow the study procedures * Refusal to participate or withdrawal during the study period

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cervical cancer physiological sexual disorder Uterine Cervical Neoplasms

As listed by the trial registrant

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Brachytherapy Cervical cancer

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Istanbul Aydin University, Besyol Mahallesi, Inonu Caddesi No: 38 Kucukcekmece, Istanbul, Türkiye

    Istanbul, Istanbul, 34295, Turkey (Türkiye)

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