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Effect of EX-PLISSIT model based couple counseling versus control group on self-concept and sexual satisfaction in infertile couples

Effect of EX-PLISSIT model based couple counseling versus control group on self-concept and sexual satisfaction in infertile couples: a randomized clinical trial

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20120215009014N443
Enrollment
120
Registered
2022-09-13
Start date
2022-09-23
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2022-11-21

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

Conditions

Infertility. Female infertility

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: Routine treatment of infertility in addition to EX-PLISSIT model based couple counseling, including face-to-face sessions with infertile couples for one hour once a
the stages of the sexual cycle and sexual performance
the definition of sexual self-concept and its types
the effect sexual self-concept on married life and sexual relations
the effects of negative sexual self-concept on pregnancy, the effect of sexual self-concept on sexual satisfaction
the effect of spouse's behavior on the sexual self-concept of an infertile woman and vice versa
the role of mental beliefs and psychological factors on sexual satisfaction and activity and factors affecting sexual desire). Intervention 2: Control group: Just routine treatment of infertility.

Sponsors

Hamedan University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 40 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Age 18 to 40 years Primary infertility Obtaining a score of 0 to 64 based on sexual self-concept questionnaire Obtaining a score of 17 to 67 based on the sexual satisfaction questionnaire

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Any mental illness Taking medications that affect sexual activity

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
The score of sexual satisfaction. Timepoint: Before the intervention and 4 weeks after that. Method of measurement: Using Lindaberg's standard sexual satisfaction questionnaire.;The score of sexual self-concept. Timepoint: Before the intervention and 4 weeks after that. Method of measurement: Using Snell's standard questionnaire of sexual self-concept.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactRaziyeh Dalvand

Hamedan University of Medical Sciences

raziyehdalvand07@gmail.com+98 81 3838 0572

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: May 9, 2026