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Creating emotionally-enhanced genital sexual arousal in a community sample: A pilot study

Creating emotionally-enhanced genital sexual arousal in a community sample: A pilot study - Emotionally-enhanced sexual arousal

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
NL-OMON
Registry ID
NL-OMON46430
Enrollment
30
Registered
2018-09-03
Start date
2019-03-20
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-04-15

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

Conditions

seksueel functioneren but rather a normal reaction (i.e. sexual arousal) disease NA no disorder or condition is being investigated

Interventions

Genital arousal will be induced by a vibrostimulator and assessed by penile circumference as well as by subjective ratings following each phase of vibrostimulation. Subjects view neutral film clips

Sponsors

Vrije Universiteit Medisch Centrum
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Age
18 Years to 99 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: male, 18-40 years old

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: self-reported erectile disfunctions, heart problems, recent or current use of medication that may affect sexual response or heart function, recent or current medical disorders that may affect sexual response or heart function, major psychiatric problems or drug abuse

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
In this pilot study we primarily aim to assess whether it is possible to enhance genital sexual arousal in men by means of excitation transfer. Additionally, we aim to explore the optimal parameters to create this effect, e.g. the nature of the stimulus and the order of presentation.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Secondarily, we aim to assess if sympathetic arousal levels (assessed by means of heart rate and HRV) are associated with enhanced sexual responses (assessed by penile circumference) to the various stimuli. Third, we aim to assess if there is an association between erectile response, subjective sexual arousal and self-reported sexual interest.

Countries

Netherlands

Outcome results

None listed

Source: NL-OMON (via WHO ICTRP)