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Impact of Dialysis on Sexuality
Led by CMC Ambroise Paré · Updated on 2026-02-04
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Sexual health is an important part of quality of life but is often affected in people with advanced chronic kidney disease who are receiving dialysis. Problems like erectile dysfunction, low sexual desire, and trouble with arousal or orgasm are common in this group. These issues arise from various causes including hormonal changes, other health conditions, side effects of treatment, fatigue, and the psychological and relational effects of long-term illness. Researchers are conducting a cross-sectional survey to better understand how dialysis impacts sexual quality of life. Patients undergoing chronic dialysis will be invited to complete self-administered questionnaires during their dialysis sessions. Men will complete the Male Sexual Health Questionnaire (MSHQ) and women will complete the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI), along with questions about medical history and body image. The questionnaire takes about 20 minutes to finish. Participants will fill out these questionnaires during their dialysis sessions, allowing researchers to assess sexual quality of life and body perception at that time. The study aims to improve knowledge of patients' experiences and help healthcare professionals address sexual health more effectively in routine nephrology care. This approach may lead to better communication and clinical practices related to sexual health for people receiving dialysis. The study is sponsored by CMC Ambroise Paré and will take place starting in early 2026.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Impact of Dialysis on Sexuality.
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Patient is 18 years or older
- Treated with chronic dialysis (hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis) for at least 6 months
You will not qualify if you...
- Major cognitive or psychiatric disorders that make understanding or completing the questionnaire difficult
- General health condition not allowing participation without significant discomfort or excessive fatigue
- Patient opposes participation
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
Duration - Ongoing during chronic dialysis treatment
Participants who undergo routine dialysis are observed while completing questionnaires about sexual health and body image during dialysis sessions.
During dialysis sessions
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Ambroise Paré - Hartmann Private Hospital Group
Neuilly-sur-Seine, Île-de-France Region, France, 92200
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Research Team
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Nicolas Benichou, MD
How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
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Number of Arms
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