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The effect of ear acupressure on sexual function in women with diabetes mellitus

The effect of ear acupressure on sexual function in women with diabetes mellitus

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20100211003329N12
Enrollment
60
Registered
2025-05-19
Start date
2025-06-21
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-07-21

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Conditions

Diabetes mellitus. Diabetes mellitus due to underlying condition

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: the researcher will attach ZHONG YANG brand Vaccaria seeds made in China to 5 points affecting sexual function, including: internal and external genitalia, shoulder

Sponsors

Kashan University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Obtaining a score of 28 or less on the FSFI tool At least one year has passed since the diagnosis of diabetes mellitus Consent to participate in the study living with a spouse, at least one year has passed since permanent marriage wife monogamy At least 6 months have passed since the birth or abortion Muslim couple Iranian citizenship and resident in Kashan Organ health in the earlobe area

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Pregnancy, breastfeeding and menopause Suffering from serious acute or chronic complications of diabetes (such as eye, kidney, wound, infection) Suffering from physical or mental illnesses or conditions that affect sexual function (such as heart, kidney, malignant diseases, etc.) Simultaneous use of other therapeutic methods Taking medication that affects sexual function Use of acupuncture or acupressure within the past 3 months Being away from spouse for more than two weeks Allergy to glue (sensitivity, redness, etc.) Drug or alcohol abuse in couples Exposure to serious stress during the past 6 months in either partner Drug, alcohol, or cigarette abuse

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Sexual performance score. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study, after the end of the intervention, and 4 weeks after the end of the intervention. Method of measurement: Rosen et al. Female Sexual Function Questionnaire (FSFI).

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Sextual quality of life. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study, after the end of the intervention, and 4 weeks after the end of the intervention. Method of measurement: Women's Sexual Quality of Life Questionnaire (SQOL-F).

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactZahra Tagharrobi

Kashan University of Medical Sciences

tagharrobi_z@yahoo.com+98 31 5510 3119

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026