F52.5
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: The intervention group (N = 50, after randomization) receives access to a 10-week internet-based self-help training (Vaginismus-Free
10 sections and corresponding diary entries, time needed for section about 30 minutes) with assistance (guided self-help) and (optional) supportive SMS. The aim of the training is to overcome vaginism
Sponsors
Philipps-Universität Marburg
Fachbereich Psychologie
AG Klinische Psychologie und Psychotherapie
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: (a) fullfill criteria for nonorganic vaginismus in the last six months (b) had no sexual intercourse within the last six months because of the vaginismus (c) within a heterosexual relationship in the last 3 months (d) internet access (e) fluent in German
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: (a) current substance/alcohol addiction (not nicotine-addiction) (b) acute psychotic symptoms (c) posttraumatic stress disorder due to a sexual or physical assault (d) currently in psychotherapy or was in psychotherapy in the last 6 months or is on a waiting-list
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Ability for penetrative intercourse, measured by the Primary Endpoint Questionnaire (PEQ): pre, post (10 weeks), 3 and 12 months follow-Up | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| (1) Socio-demographic Data: Pre (2) Sexual History: Pre (3) Emotional skills (SEK-27): Pre (4) Female Sexual Function (FSFI-D): Pre, Post, 3- and 12-months follow-up (5) Fear of Sexuality (FSQ): Pre, Post, 3- and 12-months follow-up (6) Dyadic Coping (DCI): Pre, Post, 3- and 12-months follow-up | — |
Countries
Germany
Contacts
Public ContactChristian Rosenau
Philipps-Universität Marburg Fachbereich Psychologie Klinische Psychologie und Psychotherapie
Outcome results
None listed