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Study on Sexual Satisfaction After Erection Prosthesis Placement in Transgender Men Post Phalloplasty
Led by University Hospital, Ghent · Updated on 2024-10-15
150
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
30 weeks
Total Duration
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Researchers are studying sexual satisfaction in transgender men and their partners after receiving erectile prostheses following phalloplasty surgery. Phalloplasty creates a neophallus but lacks natural erectile tissue, so internal erectile aids are often used. The study addresses challenges with prostheses originally designed for cisgender men, including higher risks of complications and mechanical failures. It also explores the gap in knowledge about patient and partner satisfaction using validated and non-validated questionnaires in individuals at least 6 months post-prosthesis placement with a functioning device. Participants include transgender or gender non-conforming individuals who have had phalloplasty and received an internal erectile prosthesis at least six months prior, with any type of prosthesis allowed. The study collects data through questionnaires sent by email, covering sexual activity, preference, satisfaction with the prosthesis, and quality of partner relationships. Partners may also participate if willing. The study focuses on understanding satisfaction and complications related to different prostheses, including newer devices designed specifically for transgender men. During the study, participants complete one-time questionnaires assessing treatment satisfaction, sexual function including capability of vaginal or anal penetration, relationship and sexual satisfaction, quality of life, willingness to undergo redo surgery, prior use of external devices, urinary symptoms, and prosthesis complications. Medical records are reviewed for relevant information. The study is observational and involves no experimental treatments. Participants and their partners provide voluntary consent, and the research aims to improve understanding of sexual and relational outcomes in this population.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Sexual Functioning After Erection Prosthesis Placement in Post Phalloplasty Transgender Persons
Research Team
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Wietse Claeys, MD
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Anne-Françoise Spinoit, MD, PhD
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