CompletedNot Applicable

Spinal Anesthesia Facilitated Sexual Intercourse As A Treatment Option For Vaginismus

20 participantsStarted 2017-01-01

Plain-language summary

Painful sex continues to be a relationship issue and can lead to marital dys-harmony. Other consequences include infertility, low self-esteem, depression and anxiety.Our study shows that spinal anesthesia is an effective last resort management option in women with vaginismus. As a one-off treatment spinal anesthesia provides hope for such couples and brings about a positive change in their relationships.

Who can participate

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Virgin married women with non-consummation of marriage for more than two years due to vaginismus Exclusion Criteria: * partners reported erectile dysfunction * who had vulvar skin conditions (e.g. lichen sclerosus) * vulvovaginal and urinary tract infections * endometriosis.

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

successful sexual intercourse

Timeframe: 1 year

improvement in Female sexual functioning index

Timeframe: 1 year

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04436172

SponsorKarachi Medical and Dental College

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2017-12-31

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.