Effect of cognitive behavioral therapy on sexual function in women with sexual malfunction

Effect of counseling with cognitive behavioral therapy approach versus no counseling on sexual function in women with sexual malfunction: a randomized clinical trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT201610209014N124

Enrollment

198

Registered

2016-11-05

Start date

2016-08-02

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2018-02-22

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Conditions

sexual malfunction. Sexual dysfunction, not caused by organic disorder or disease

Interventions

Control group: Just routine care.

Intervention 1: Intervention group: Routine care plus counseling with cognitive behavioral therapy approach 2 hours a week for 8 weeks. Intervention 2: Control group: Just routine care.

Treatment - Other

Intervention group: Routine care plus counseling with cognitive behavioral therapy approach 2 hours a week for 8 weeks.

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Female

Age

18 Years to 45 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: age of 18 to 45 years; married; literate; passing at least 6 months of married life; Hamadan resident. Exclusion criteria: pregnancy; physical or mental disease; drug or alcohol addiction.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria:

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Sexual function. Timepoint: before and 8 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: using standard sexual function questionnaire.	—

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactArezoo Shayan

School of Nursing and Midwifery

arezoo.shayan2012@yahoo.com+98 81 3838 0572

Outcome results

None listed

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