RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07597083

Biofeedback-Assisted Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation for Radiation-Induced Sexual Dysfunction in Cervical Cancer Survivors

Efficacy of Biofeedback-Assisted Pelvic Floor Muscle Training on Pelvic Radiation-Induced Sexual Dysfunction and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction in Cervical Cancer Survivors : A Randomized Controlled Trial

Sponsor

Beni-Suef University

Enrollment

60 participants

Start Date

May 19, 2026

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Cervical Cancer Female Sexual Dysfunction (FSD)Radiation Induced Pelvic Floor Muscle Dysfunction

Summary

This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the efficacy of biofeedback-assisted pelvic floor muscle training on radiation-induced sexual dysfunction in cervical cancer survivors following pelvic radiotherapy. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either biofeedback-assisted pelvic floor rehabilitation or supervised conventional pelvic floor muscle training without biofeedback for 8 weeks.

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin Age: 30 YearsMax Age: 60 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This clinical trial is studying a behavioral approach called Biofeedback-Assisted Pelvic Floor Muscle Rehabilitation and a behavioral approach called Conventional Pelvic Floor Muscle Training for people with cervical cancer, female sexual dysfunction (fsd), and other related conditions. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location. People eligible for this study include women aged 30 Years to 60 Years.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALBiofeedback-Assisted Pelvic Floor Muscle Rehabilitation

An intravaginal surface electromyographic probe connected to a pelvic floor biofeedback device will be used during supervised pelvic floor muscle training sessions conducted three times per week for 8 weeks, with each session lasting 45-60 minutes. The protocol will include slow pelvic floor muscle contractions (8-12 repetitions per set, each held for 5-10 seconds with equal relaxation time) and fast contractions (10-15 rapid contractions per set), performed for 2-3 sets per session with short rest intervals (1-2 minutes) between sets according to participant tolerance. Visual and auditory biofeedback will be provided throughout to enhance motor learning, muscle awareness, coordination, contraction quality, and relaxation control. Training intensity, contraction duration, and repetitions will be progressively increased based on individual performance and fatigue response. In addition, participants will perform a structured home exercise program five days per week.

BEHAVIORALConventional Pelvic Floor Muscle Training

Participants will perform supervised pelvic floor muscle exercises including slow sustained contractions and rapid contractions without biofeedback guidance. Exercise frequency, duration, and progression will be matched to the experimental group.