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Genitourinary syndrome of menopause induced by breast cancer treatments: a randomised clinical trial protocol comparing multimodal pelvic floor physiotherapy and fractional CO

María Torres-Lacomba, Carmen María Hernández-Iglesias, Cristina Del Valle-Rubido, Beatriz Navarro-Brazález, Paula Rangel-de la Mata, Laura Lorenzo-Gallego, Beatriz Sánchez-Sánchez, Marta Salvador-Osuna, Jesús Lázaro-Carrasco de la Fuente

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Article in BMJ open, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT06721936 (Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause Induced by Breast Cancer Treatments), which is not on this map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause Induced by Breast Cancer Treatments: A Randomized Clinical Trial Protocol Comparing Multimodal Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy and Frac-tional CO2 Laser Therapy (PILME Study).

TypeinterventionalSponsorUniversity of AlcalaRan2024 to 2027Enrolled182ConditionsGenitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM), Breast Cancer FemaleArmsMultimodal pelviperineal physioterapy group, Laser CO2 Therapy group
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María Torres-LacombaFPSM research group - Physical Therapy Department, University of Alcalá de Henares, Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, Spain.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-7051-3130
Carmen María Hernández-IglesiasRamón y Cajal Institute of Health Research - IRYCIS, Ramón y Cajal University Hospital, Madrid, Spain.
Cristina Del Valle-RubidoRamón y Cajal Institute of Health Research - IRYCIS, Ramón y Cajal University Hospital, Madrid, Spain.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-1091-8897
Beatriz Navarro-BrazálezFPSM research group - Physical Therapy Department, University of Alcalá de Henares, Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, Spain b.navarro@uah.es.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9939-7946
Paula Rangel-de la MataFPSM research group - Physical Therapy Department, University of Alcalá de Henares, Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, Spain.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2712-9608
Laura Lorenzo-GallegoFPSM research group - Physical Therapy Department, University of Alcalá de Henares, Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, Spain.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-7987-8884
Beatriz Sánchez-SánchezFPSM research group - Physical Therapy Department, University of Alcalá de Henares, Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, Spain.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-0223-9707
Marta Salvador-OsunaRamón y Cajal Institute of Health Research - IRYCIS, Ramón y Cajal University Hospital, Madrid, Spain.
Jesús Lázaro-Carrasco de la FuenteRamón y Cajal Institute of Health Research - IRYCIS, Ramón y Cajal University Hospital, Madrid, Spain.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8618-7501

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionGenitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) is a prevalent condition among breast cancer survivors, often exacerbated by oncological treatments. Hormonal therapies are typically contraindicated in this population, necessitating effective non-hormonal interventions. METHODS AND ANALYSIS: This randomised controlled trial aims to compare the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of multimodal pelvic floor physiotherapy-comprising pelvic floor muscle training, non-ablative radiofrequency, therapeutic pelvic health education and the use of vaginal moisturisers-versus fractional CO ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION: The study protocol has been approved by the Ethics and Health Research Committee of the University of Alcalá (Reference: CEIP/2024/1/012). All participants will provide informed consent prior to inclusion in the study. Findings will be disseminated through peer-reviewed journals and conference presentations, and by engaging with patient associations and survivor groups through tailored materials. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER: NCT06721936.

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Breast NeoplasmsFemale Urogenital DiseasesLasers, GasMenopausePelvic FloorPhysical Therapy ModalitiesAdultCancer SurvivorsCombined Modality TherapyCost-Benefit AnalysisFemaleHumansMiddle AgedQuality of LifeRandomized Controlled Trials as TopicSyndromeBreast tumoursHealth Care CostsLaser therapyPhysical Therapy ModalitiesQuality of LifeSexual dysfunction

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