The efficiency of group sex-therapy skills education on sexual function and marital satisfaction in couples
| ISRCTN | ISRCTN25998554 |
|---|---|
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN25998554 |
| ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT) | Nil known |
| Clinical Trials Information System (CTIS) | Nil known |
| Protocol serial number | Nil known |
| Sponsor | Mobtakeran Scientific |
| Funder | Investigator initiated and funded |
- Submission date
- 15/07/2019
- Registration date
- 22/07/2019
- Last edited
- 11/09/2020
- Recruitment status
- No longer recruiting
- Overall study status
- Completed
- Condition category
- Mental and Behavioural Disorders
Plain English summary of protocol
Background and study aims
Having sex plays a very important role in the success and sustainability of the family center. Understanding sexual function can lead to sexual satisfaction and ultimately to marital satisfaction that plays an important role in the reconciliation of spouses.
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of group sex therapy training on sexual function and marital satisfaction of couples.
Who can participate?
All couples visiting Mashhad-based consultation clinics in 2019 and diagnosed with marital dissatisfaction and sexual function disorders by psychologists and psychiatrists at the clinics
What does the study involve?
The experimental group receives 10 group sex-skills education sessions and the control group receives no education.
What are the possible benefits and risks of participating?
The benefits are that participants will receive therapy for sexual problems.
There is no risk to the participants.
Where is the study run from?
Bahar Consulting Center, Masshad, Iran
When is the study starting and how long is it expected to run for?
March 2019 to May 2019
Who is funding the study?
Investigator initiated and funded
Who is the main contact?
Mohammad Tahan
t.mohammad2@gmail.com
Contact information
Scientific
Islamic Azad University
Young Researchers and Elite Club
Birjand Branch
Birjand
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Iran
 ORCID ID |
0000-0003-2175-4584 |
|---|---|
| Phone | +989363049935 |
| t.mohammad2@gmail.com |
Study information
| Primary study design | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Study design | Semi-experimental study pretest-posttest method with a control group |
| Secondary study design | Randomised controlled trial |
| Study type | Participant information sheet |
| Scientific title | The efficiency of group sex-therapy skills education on sexual function and marital satisfaction in couples |
| Study objectives | Are sex-therapy skills educations effective in sexual function and marital satisfaction? |
| Ethics approval(s) | Approved 15/04/2019, Institute Mobtakran Regional Research Ethics Committee (Abadan, Iran; +989159616152; info@mobtakeranshargh.ir), ref: IMP2354 |
| Health condition(s) or problem(s) studied | Marital dissatisfaction and sexual function disorder |
| Intervention | After securing a permission from the director of Mashhad-based consultation clinics and creating an effective relationship with the couples, 40 couples (men and women) were selected among all the couples diagnosed with marital dissatisfaction and sexual function disorder (diagnosed by the resident psychologist or psychiatrist). Participation was voluntarily and the participants filled an informed letter of consent. Afterwards, the participants were grouped randomly into control and experiment groups and all filled out the questionnaires (EMSQ and SFQ) (pretest). Then, the experiment group received 10 group sex-skills education sessions and the control group received no education. Afterwards, the participants filled out the questionnaires once more (posttest). A summary of the content of educational sessions is listed below: 1. Introduction and briefing 2. Discussing common beliefs about sexual matters and cultural/religious attitudes 3. Anatomy and physiology of sexual behavior based on Dord Pattern in man and woman 4. Introducing interests, preferences, and sexual differences in men and woman and accepting the evident and semi-evident differences 5. Relaxation, fantasizing and regular desensitization 6. Emotional concentration 1 7. Emotional concentration 2 and giving feedback to each other 8. Kegel practices 9. Masturbation practices, introduction to the benefits of sexual relationship for physical and mental health 10. Introduction to sexual function disorders and the causes |
| Intervention type | Behavioural |
| Primary outcome measure(s) |
Marital satisfaction measured using the ENRICH Marital Satisfaction Questionnaire (EMSQ) at baseline and end of therapy. |
| Key secondary outcome measure(s) |
Sexual function measured using the Sexual Function Questionnaire (SFQ) at baseline and end of therapy. |
| Completion date | 25/05/2019 |
Eligibility
| Participant type(s) | Healthy volunteer |
|---|---|
| Age group | All |
| Sex | All |
| Target sample size at registration | 80 |
| Total final enrolment | 80 |
| Key inclusion criteria | 1. Desire to participate 2. Reading/writing literacy 3. No psychological disorder 4. No physical disease 5. Diagnosed with marital dissatisfaction and sexual function disorder according to psychologists or psychiatrists at the clinics |
| Key exclusion criteria | Does not meet inclusion criteria |
| Date of first enrolment | 20/04/2019 |
| Date of final enrolment | 20/05/2019 |
Locations
Countries of recruitment
- Iran
Study participating centre
Khorasan Province
Mashhad
12345
Iran
Results and Publications
| Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to share | No |
|---|---|
| IPD sharing plan summary | Not expected to be made available |
| IPD sharing plan | The datasets generated during and/or analysed during the current study are available from the corresponding author on reasonable request |
Study outputs
| Output type | Details | Date created | Date added | Peer reviewed? | Patient-facing? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Results article | results | 30/07/2020 | 11/09/2020 | Yes | No |
| Participant information sheet | Participant information sheet | 11/11/2025 | 11/11/2025 | No | Yes |
Editorial Notes
11/09/2020: Publication reference and total final enrolment number added.
13/08/2019: The sponsor address was updated.
19/07/2019: Trial’s existence confirmed by Institute Mobtakran Regional Research Ethics Committee.
