The aim of this study is to determine the effectiveness of group counseling based on reality therapy on sexual function and satisfaction in women.
This is a randomized clinical trial study that is performed in Arak in 2016. Five health centers are randomly chosen among health centers of Arak. Forty referred women are selected based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. Participants are randomly assigned to the experimental and control groups. Inclusion criteria are: age range 18-45 years; at least one year of marriage is over; having Iranian originality; absence of pregnancy and breastfeeding; absence of drug abuse in couples; absence of history or current medical and mental illness in couples; education not lower than diploma; absence of known sexual dysfunction in couples; absence of specific drug use by couples; absence of infertility in couples; non-use of hormonal methods of contraception. Exclusion criteria are: unwillingness for continue participate in counseling sessions; getting pregnant and occurrence of unpleasant events during the study. Experimental group take part in counseling sessions based on reality therapy (8 sessions, 90 minutes, twice a week) and control group is in waiting list. Data is gathered by personal characteristic form, Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) questionnaire and Larson Sexual Satisfaction Questionnaire (LSSQ) that are completed before and 4 weeks after intervention by participants.
General information
Acronym
IRCT registration information
IRCT registration number:IRCT2016081929397N1
Registration date:2016-09-14, 1395/06/24
Registration timing:registered_while_recruiting
Last update:
Update count:0
Registration date
2016-09-14, 1395/06/24
Registrant information
Name
maryam mohammadi
Name of organization / entity
Arak University of Medical Sciences
Country
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Phone
+98 86 3367 7871
Email address
maryam.mohammadi@arakmu.ac.ir
Recruitment status
Recruitment complete
Funding source
Arak University of Medical Sciences
Expected recruitment start date
2016-08-22, 1395/06/01
Expected recruitment end date
2016-09-21, 1395/06/31
Actual recruitment start date
empty
Actual recruitment end date
empty
Trial completion date
empty
Scientific title
Investigating The Effect of Group Counseling Based-on Reality Therapy On Sexual Function and Satisfaction in Women
Public title
The Effect of Reality Therapy On Sexual Function and Satisfaction in Women
Purpose
Health service research
Inclusion/Exclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: age range 18-45 years; at least one year of marriage is over; having Iranian originality; absence of pregnancy and breastfeeding; no drug abuse in couples; no history or current medical and mental illness in couples; education not lower than diploma; absence of known sexual dysfunction in couples; absence of specific drug use by couples; absence of infertility in couples; non-use of hormonal methods of contraception; absence of stressful events in the last 6 months; absence of sexual training or counseling in the last 6 months; Having sex with her husband in the last 4 weeks; absence of vaginal and cervical infections.
Exclusion criteria: unwillingness for continue participate in counseling sessions; being absent in counseling sessions for 2 sessions or more; getting pregnant; occurrence of unpleasant events during the study.
Age
From 18 years old to 45 years old
Gender
Female
Phase
N/A
Groups that have been masked
No information
Sample size
Target sample size:
40
Randomization (investigator's opinion)
Randomized
Randomization description
Blinding (investigator's opinion)
Not blinded
Blinding description
Placebo
Not used
Assignment
Parallel
Other design features
Secondary Ids
empty
Ethics committees
1
Ethics committee
Name of ethics committee
Arak University of Medical Sciences
Street address
Arak University of Medical Sciences, Basij Square, Sardasht, Arak, Iran
City
Arak
Postal code
38481-7-6941
Approval date
2016-07-18, 1395/04/28
Ethics committee reference number
IR.ARAKMU.REC.1395.144
Health conditions studied
1
Description of health condition studied
Sexual Counseling - Sexual Function and Satisfaction
ICD-10 code
Z70.9, F52
ICD-10 code description
Sexual Counseling, unspecified, Unspecified Sexual Dysfunction, not caused by organic disorder or diseas
Primary outcomes
1
Description
Sexual Function
Timepoint
Before intervention, four weeks after intervention
Method of measurement
Female Sexual Function Index questionnaire
Secondary outcomes
1
Description
Sexual Satisfaction
Timepoint
Before intervention, four weeks after intervention
Method of measurement
Larson Sexual Satisfaction Questionnaire
Intervention groups
1
Description
Intervention group take part in counseling sessions based on reality therapy (8 sessions, 90 minutes, twice a week).
Category
Lifestyle
2
Description
control group is in waiting list.
Category
N/A
Recruitment centers
1
Recruitment center
Name of recruitment center
Arastoo Health Center
Full name of responsible person
Maryam Mohammadi
Street address
Ali ibn Abi Talib Town
City
Arak
Sponsors / Funding sources
1
Sponsor
Name of organization / entity
Deputy of Research and Technology of Arak University of Medical Sciences
Full name of responsible person
Dr Mohammad Rafiei
Street address
Deputy of Research and Technology, Arak University of Medical Sciences, Basij Square, Sardasht, Arak, Iran
City
Arak
Grant name
Grant code / Reference number
Is the source of funding the same sponsor organization/entity?
Yes
Title of funding source
Deputy of Research and Technology of Arak University of Medical Sciences