Perianal disease and its impact on sexual life

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This is a prospective, cross-sectional observational assessment of adults with chronic perianal disease presenting to a proctology clinic. Participants complete a one-time questionnaire battery including IIEF-5 for men, FSFI-6 for women, and a 10-item "Hidden Morbidity" PROM to measure sexual function, body image, and related distress. Data on disease etiology, symptoms, presence of setons, and surgical history will be collected to explore associations with psychosexual outcomes. No experimental interventions are performed and care follows standard clinical practice.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Diagnosis of chronic perianal disease (fistula-in-ano, pCD, pilonidal).
* Age \>18 years.
* Ability to understand and complete the Greek versions of the IIEF-5/FSFI-6 and the study PROM.
* Signed informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Active malignancy (colorectal or anal cancer).
* Major pelvic surgery in the last 3 months (unrelated to perianal disease).
* Cognitive impairment preventing survey completion.

Where it's running

• AHEPA University General Hospital
  Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Moysis G. Moysidis, MD, MSc, PhD
• Email: mmoisidis@ahepahosp.gr
• Phone: 00306936071666

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.