Medical Information Only. Always consult your healthcare provider before enrolling in any clinical trial.
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy vs Standard Care in Transgender Women Undergoing Vaginoplasty for Gender Affirmation
NCT05690555 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
Currently, perioperative pelvic floor physical therapy (PFPT) is not standard of care for all patients who undergo vaginoplasty surgery. While some practices have implemented these new programs, and the above data exist on outcomes associated with perioperative PFPT in transgender women undergoing vaginoplasty, no study has compared implementation of perioperative PFPT to routine care (no perioperative PFPT). Therefore, the primary objective of this study was to compare the effectiveness of postoperative PFPT compared to no PFPT in transgender women undergoing vaginoplasty surgery for gender affirmation. Secondary objectives of the study are 1) to describe the incidence of preoperative pelvic floor dysfunction in transgender women undergoing PFPT and 2) to compare the effectiveness of postoperative PFPT alone to pre- and postoperative PFPT in these patients.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- OTHER Preoperative and Postoperative Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy (PFPT)
- OTHER No Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy (PFPT)
- OTHER Postoperative PFPT
Study Locations (1)
Ohio
- Cleveland Clinic — Cleveland
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 37 participants |
| Start Date | 2020-09-25 |
| Est. Completion | 2022-12-31 |
| Phase | NA |
Interested in This Trial?
Always speak with your doctor before enrolling in a clinical trial.
Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT05690555
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT05690555 describes a study currently listed as completed. It is categorized as NA, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 37 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is The Cleveland Clinic, which has 607 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 1 condition, with Pelvic Floor Disorders appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 3 interventions — of which Preoperative and Postoperative Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy (PFPT) is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT05690555 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include Ohio. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT05690555 about?
NCT05690555 is a clinical study titled "Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy vs Standard Care in Transgender Women Undergoing Vaginoplasty for Gender Affirmation". Currently, perioperative pelvic floor physical therapy (PFPT) is not standard of care for all patients who undergo vaginoplasty surgery. While some practices have implemented these new programs, and the above data exist on outcomes associated with perioperative PFPT in transgender women undergoing v...
What is the current status of trial NCT05690555?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 37 participants. The study started on 2020-09-25. Estimated completion is 2022-12-31.
What conditions does trial NCT05690555 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Pelvic Floor Disorders. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT05690555?
The interventions under investigation include: Preoperative and Postoperative Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy (PFPT) (OTHER), No Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy (PFPT) (OTHER), Postoperative PFPT (OTHER). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT05690555?
This trial is sponsored by The Cleveland Clinic, which has 607 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT05690555 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Ohio. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
Learn More About Clinical Trials
How Clinical Trials Work
Understand phases 1-4, trial design, randomization, and the informed consent process.
Patient Rights in Clinical Trials
Your rights as a participant: consent, withdrawal, privacy, and who to contact.
Finding the Right Clinical Trial
A practical guide to searching trials, understanding eligibility, and evaluating options.
All Guides
Browse our complete library of clinical trial educational resources.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.