Status:
RECRUITING
Evaluating Sexual Psychoeducation in Couples With Sexual Desire Discrepancy
Lead Sponsor:
University of British Columbia
Conditions:
Sexual Desire
Eligibility:
All Genders
19+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Sexual desire discrepancy (SDD) occurs when partners have different levels of sexual desire and are distressed by it. It is one of the most common reasons couples seek help, but no proven dyadic treat...
Detailed Description
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of an 8-week online intervention (STEP) designed to reduce distress related to SDD in couples. Two formats of the intervention will be tested: a therapist...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Be a couple;
- Be in a romantic relationship for at least one year;
- Be 19 years of age or older;
- Experience perceived and/or actual SDD with personal and/or relational distress reported by at least one partner;
- Be fluent in English;
- Be willing to participate in 8 weekly online treatment sessions;
- For couples in long-distance relationships, be able to meet the partner in person and via video call to complete the couple's homework;
- Be willing to abstain from starting any new treatment for SDD for the duration of the study;
- Be willing to voluntarily complete questionnaires administered before, during, and after the treatment;
- Have access to an electronic device capable of running Zoom platform (if randomized to STEP-T);
- Have a stable internet connection.
Exclusion
- Cases where the discrepancy is attributable to at least one partner identifying as asexual (asexuality is not considered a sexual dysfunction; APA, 2013);
- Presence of untreated psychiatric conditions at the time of recruitment (e.g., depression) that would interfere with participating in the treatment and homework;
- Receive dyadic psychosexual treatment for SDD elsewhere during the study period.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 1 2026
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
December 31 2027
Estimated Enrollment :
216 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT07203417
Start Date
January 1 2026
End Date
December 31 2027
Last Update
January 5 2026
Active Locations (2)
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1
UBC Sexual Health Lab, Vancouver Hospital
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V5M 1M9
2
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V5Z 1M9