Incorporating mindfulness into an internet-based intervention for female sexual dysfunctions.

Increasing sexual functioning (desire, arousal, orgasm, satisfaction, lack of pain) in heterosexual women in stable relationships with an internet-based cognitive-behavioural therapy intervention: randomised controlled trial of efficacy.

Status

Not yet recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ANZCTR

Registry ID

ACTRN12610000709044

Enrollment

120

Registered

2010-08-26

Start date

2011-01-15

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2020-01-13

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Conditions

None listed

Brief summary

This study aims to implement and evlaluate an internet-based cognitive-behavioural therapy program for females with sexual dysfunctions. It is anticipated that this study will increase treatment success and lower attrition rates by addressing the limitations of previous internet-based interventions and incorporating mindfulness techniques. Evaluation of the program will be conducted using data collected at pre-treatment, post-treatment and at a 3-month follow-up. A waitlist control group will be included for comparisons. This study will help to determine the efficacy of internet-based treatment options for female sexual dysfunctions and further elucidate the role of mindfulness in female sexual dysfunction interventions.

Interventions

Internet-based cognitive-behavioural therapy program consisting of 6 modules. Each module will take approximately 30 minutes to read and will then include behavioural homework to complete over the next fortnight (approximately). Each module will involve psychoeducation, sensate focus, communication exercises, cognitive exercises and mindfulness techniques. Unlimited email contact will also be available and fortnightly web-based chat groups will occur to discuss progress and relevant issues.

Study design

Allocation

Randomised controlled trial

Intervention model

Parallel

Primary purpose

Treatment

Masking

Open (masking not used)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to 80 Years

Healthy volunteers

Yes

Inclusion criteria

Heterosexual females experiencing at least one sexual dysfunction, over 18 years, in a stable relationship and their parters (partners used for sexual dysfunction screening only)

Exclusion criteria

Homosexual, single, major relationship problems, male (expept partners of female participants)

Outcome results