Exploring sexual satisfaction after erectile prosthesis placement in transgender men
Sexual Functioning After Erection Prosthesis Placement in Post Phalloplasty Transgender Persons: a Retrospective Cohort
This study is trying to see how satisfied transgender men and their partners are with erectile prostheses after they have been placed, to better understand their experiences and challenges.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 150 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | University Hospital, Ghent Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Ghent, East-Flanders) |
| Trial ID | NCT06639776 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study investigates sexual satisfaction among transgender men and their partners following the placement of erectile prostheses after phalloplasty. It aims to address the challenges faced by transgender individuals using these devices, which were originally designed for cisgender men, and assess their impact on sexual and relational functioning. Participants will complete validated and non-validated questionnaires to evaluate satisfaction levels at least six months post-prosthesis placement. The study seeks to fill the knowledge gap regarding the effectiveness and satisfaction rates of erectile prostheses in this unique patient population.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include transgender men aged 18 and older who have undergone phalloplasty and have a functional erectile prosthesis for at least six months.
Not a fit: Patients who are cisgender or those whose erectile prosthesis has been explanted or is nonfunctional at the time of assessment may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance understanding of sexual satisfaction and improve the quality of life for transgender men and their partners.
How similar studies have performed: While some studies have reported high satisfaction rates among transgender men using erectile prostheses, this specific approach to understanding partner satisfaction is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patient and partner age ≥ 18 years. * Transgender or gender non-conforming individuals diagnosed according to the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for gender dysphoria. * Patients have undergone phalloplasty as a form of genital gender affirming surgery (any type of flap combination or technique is allowed). * Erection prosthesis placement ≥ 6 months after phalloplasty, performed at the Ghent University Hospital. Any type of prosthesis is allowed. * Patient has a functional erectile prosthesis at the time of the study. Number of erectile prosthesis is not relevant for inclusion. * Patient is Dutch, English or French speaking. * Voluntary signed and written consent by patient and their optional partner. Exclusion Criteria: * Patient age \< 18 years. * Cisgender patients treated with phalloplasty and/or erection prosthesis for various reasons. * The erection prosthesis has been explanted or the current prosthesis is nonfunctional at time of data assessment. * Erection prosthesis placement \< 6 months before study start will be excluded.
Where this trial is running
Ghent, East-Flanders
- Department of Urology, University Hospital Ghent — Ghent, East-Flanders, Belgium (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Anne-Françoise Spinoit, MD, PhD — University Hospital, Ghent
- Study coordinator: Wietse Claeys, MD
- Email: wietse.claeys@ugent.be
- Phone: 003293322276
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.