Cognitive behavioral therapy for women's sexual dysfunction
Official title: THE INFLUENCE OF COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY IN SEXUAL DYSFUNCTION FEMALE: Randomized Clinical Trial
Run by Centro de Atenção ao Assoalho Pélvico · NCT02613546 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing if cognitive-behavioral therapy can help improve sexual function and quality of life for women aged 18-59 who are experiencing sexual dysfunction.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 59 Years |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 34 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Centro de Atenção ao Assoalho Pélvico Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Salvador, Estado de Bahia) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | September 10, 2015 |
| Main results expected | August 2026 |
| Study ends | December 2026 |
| Registry record updated | December 5, 2023 |
| Trial ID | NCT02613546 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are women aged 18-59 with a Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) score of 26 or lower.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with moderate to severe depression as indicated by Beck Scales or those receiving hormone therapy may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This clinical trial evaluates the impact of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) on the quality of life and sexual function in women experiencing sexual dysfunction. It aims to address a gap in existing research by assessing how CBT techniques can improve sexual health and overall well-being. Participants will be randomized to receive either CBT or a control therapy, with outcomes measured through established scales. The study focuses on women aged 18-59 with specific criteria related to sexual function.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide an effective non-pharmacological treatment option for women suffering from sexual dysfunction.
How similar studies have gone: While CBT has shown efficacy in various mental health disorders, this specific application for sexual dysfunction is novel and has not been extensively tested in prior studies.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Women aged 18-59 years; * FSFI less than or equal to 26. Exclusion Criteria: * Scores of Beck Scales - moderate or severe; * Prescribing hormone therapy after starting the group.
Where it's running
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Centro de Atenção ao Assoalho Pelvico
Salvador, Estado de Bahia, Brazil Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Patricia V Lordelo, PhD — Centro de Atenção ao Assoalho Pélvico - BAHIANA
- Study coordinator: Patricia V Lordelo, Phd
- Email: pvslordelo@hotmail.com
- Phone: +5571988592400
How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.