Actively Recruiting
Led by Dalhousie University · Updated on 2025-02-12
170
Participants Needed
3
Research Sites
104 weeks
Total Duration
D
Dalhousie University
Lead Sponsor
U
Université de Montréal
Collaborating Sponsor
Sexual Interest/Arousal Disorder (SIAD) affects many women and is linked to lower sexual desire and distress, impacting physical, psychological, and relationship health. This research evaluates a new online cognitive-behavioral couple therapy (CBCT) designed to improve sexual desire, reduce distress, and enhance relationship and psychological well-being for women with SIAD and their partners. The study is a randomized clinical trial comparing CBCT to a waitlist control group across three Canadian centers. Participants receive either 16 sessions of CBCT delivered online, focusing on interpersonal factors affecting sexual desire and arousal, or are placed on a waitlist. The therapy aims to help couples improve communication, intimacy, and coping skills related to sexual function. Sessions last about 60 minutes each, with the first lasting 90 minutes. The study measures outcomes before treatment, during treatment, at post-treatment (around 18 weeks from baseline), and six months later. Couples participate by completing questionnaires on sexual desire, sexual distress, sexual satisfaction, relationship satisfaction and intimacy, and psychological adjustment at multiple time points. These assessments occur at baseline, during treatment, post-treatment, and at a six-month follow-up. The study also tracks participant satisfaction and global ratings of improvement. The total duration of involvement includes the treatment period and follow-up assessments to evaluate the lasting effects of therapy.
CONDITIONS
Cognitive-Behavioural Couple Therapy for Sexual Interest/Arousal Disorder
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Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person or remote) to determine eligibility
Duration - Approximately 18 weeks
Participants attend 16 sessions of cognitive-behavioural couple therapy delivered online to improve sexual desire and reduce sexual distress associated with SIAD.
16 therapy sessions including one initial 90-minute session and fifteen 60-minute sessions
Duration - 6 months after treatment completion
Participants complete assessments 6 months after treatment to evaluate the lasting effects of therapy on sexual, relationship, and psychological outcomes.
1 follow-up assessment visit
Total: 3 locations
1
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V6T1Z4
Actively Recruiting
2
Dalhousie University
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, B3H 4R2
Actively Recruiting
3
Université de Montréal
Montreal, Quebec, Canada, H2V2S9
Not Yet Recruiting
N
Natalie O Rosen, Ph.D.
G
Gillian K Hyslop, B.Sc.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
DOUBLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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Justin P K Shimizu, Katrina N Bouchard, Sophie Bergeron...
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41840706