Current Studies

We are currently recruiting for the following studies:

• Potential treatment for painful intercourse
• All studies have been approved by an independent Human Research Ethics Committee

Potential treatment of women with painful penetrative intercourse – a topical cream (Mi-Gel^®) 

The study aim is to assess the effectiveness and safety of the application of a topical treatment combining two commonly used medicines for painful intercourse with penetration.

Participants need to be:

• women aged 30 and over, living in Australia
• have experienced pain in or around the vulva/vagina during sex for at least 3 months, 
• are currently sexually active (including with self) or would like to be but can’t because of pain, 
• have given birth at least once with no severe morning sickness, and 
• are NOT currently pregnant or breastfeeding, and willing to avoid pregnancy during the study 

If you are interested in participating FIND OUT MORE HERE.

Dr Karen Chan Principal Investigator

For more information please contact us today.

Privacy Policy for Research Participants

Any information about you that is obtained in connection with a research study will remain confidential and will be disclosed only with your permission. To ensure confidentiality, your information will be identified only by initials, date of birth and a study allocated number. The results of the study may be published or disclosed to other people in a way that will not identify you. The study will be conducted in accordance all relevant national and international regulatory guidelines to minimise negative impact on participants. Your medical records insofar as they relate to this study may be reviewed by officials of government related bodies or of any commercial company involved in this study. However, no personal details will be released. All data will be stored by the Women’s Health & Research Institute of Australia, under controlled (locked) access. Data will be retained for a minimum of ten years. Materials (including paper documents and computer discs) will be destroyed using an industrial shredding process.