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The effect of counseling with the rational emotive behavior therapy approach on the sexual function of pregnant women

The effect of counseling with the rational emotive behavior therapy approach on the sexual function of pregnant women: a randomized controlled clinical trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20111122008170N15
Enrollment
60
Registered
2024-12-16
Start date
2025-01-12
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-01-08

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

sexual dysfunction.

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: For the intervention group, six 90-minute group counseling sessions will be conducted weekly, using the Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT) approach, with si

Sponsors

Tabriz University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Minimum high school education Absence of mental illness in the person according to the sib system Not having complications related to pregnancy Gestation age 16 to 20 weeks FSFI score between 10 to 28 tendency to participate in research

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Taking any medication that interferes with sexual function Having complications related to pregnancy (such as pre-eclampsia, diabetes, placenta previa, etc.) Women who have had a history of premature birth Attending another study at the same time Twin or multiple pregnancy Having sexual disorders in couples Mothers with a history of infertility History of bleeding in the current pregnancy Depression score of 13 and above

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
The sexual function of pregnant women will be assessed using the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI). Timepoint: Before the intervention and 4 weeks after the intervention. Method of measurement: The Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) will be used.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Sexual dysfunctional beliefs in pregnant women. Timepoint: Before the intervention and 4 weeks after the intervention. Method of measurement: The Sexual dysfunctional Beliefs Questionnaire(SDBQ) will be used.;Sexual satisfaction in pregnant women. Timepoint: Before the intervention and 4 weeks after the intervention. Method of measurement: The Larson Sexual Satisfaction Questionnaire will be used.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactJamileh Malakouti

Tabriz University of Medical Sciences

hajmalakouti@gmail.com+98 41 3479 6770

Outcome results

None listed

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