About this trial

Limited data exist describing the use and role of vibrators in a urogynecology population and no randomized controlled trials investigating the use of vibrators as a therapeutic tool to enhance sexual and pelvic floor function in urogynecology patients has been conducted. This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of vibrator use in improving sexual and pelvic floor function in urogynecology patients who report sexual dysfunction.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

• Women aged 18 and over presenting to the urogynecology clinic.

Women diagnosed with one of the following urogynecologic conditions

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.

Disqualifiers

• 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.

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Instructional handout
  • Vibrator

Treatment groups

84 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Locations

1
Albany Medical Center12207, AlbanyNew York, United States

Sponsors and collaborators

Albany Medical College

Lead sponsor