Vibrator Use to Improve Sexual and Pelvic Floor Function Among Urogynecology Patients

Launched by ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE · Nov 5, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is investigating whether using vibrators can help improve sexual and pelvic floor function in women who have certain pelvic health issues. Many women experience difficulties in these areas, but there is not much research on how vibrators might help. This study aims to provide more information about this topic by focusing on women who visit a urogynecology clinic and report problems with sexual function.

To participate in the trial, women must be at least 18 years old and have been diagnosed with specific conditions like pelvic organ prolapse or urinary incontinence. They should also be willing to use a vibrator and have not used one in the past three months. Participants will be screened for their sexual function and will need to be able to read and write in English. During the trial, participants can expect to use a vibrator as part of their treatment, and their progress will be monitored to see if it helps with their symptoms. Overall, this study hopes to shed light on the potential benefits of vibrators for women facing these challenges.

Gender

FEMALE

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • • Women aged 18 and over presenting to the urogynecology clinic.
• • Women diagnosed with one of the following urogynecologic conditions
• • o Pelvic organ prolapse, urgency incontinence, overactive bladder, stress urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence, recovering from a urogynecologic surgery over 6 weeks following surgery and clear for intercourse. Patients post op who continue to have pelvic floor dysfunction can be candidates for the study if they continue to have one of the pelvic floor dysfunctions listed.
• • Patient will be screened with the FSFI and will be eligible if they score less than 26.55
• • Patient's must be willing to use a vibrator.
• • Able to provide informed consent.
• • Not currently using a vibrator or has not used a vibrator in the past 3 months.
• • Able to read and write in English
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • • Patients with cognitive impairment.
• • Patients with refusal or discomfort with vibrator use.
• • Currently using a vibrator or has used a vibrator in the past 3 months.
• • Patients unable to provide informed consent.
• • Patients not clear for intercourse following their surgery
• • Patients with surgery within 2 months of recruitment.