Sexual function and quality of life in monogamous vs polygamous marriages among Egyptian men

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 observational cross-sectional study uses an anonymous Arabic online questionnaire to compare sexual function, sexual quality of life, and psychological well-being between Egyptian men in monogamous marriages and those in polygamous marriages. The primary measure is the SHIM/IIEF-5 for sexual function, with secondary measures including SQOL-M, DASS-21, and indicators of marital satisfaction. Data will be described and analyzed with descriptive statistics, group comparisons, correlations, and multivariable regression to identify predictors of impaired sexual function. Recruitment will target participants across multiple governorates via online dissemination, with electronic informed consent required before participation. The study is conducted under the lead sponsorship of Al-Azhar University and involves urology departments at associated hospitals in Cairo.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Egyptian males aged 18 years or older.
* Currently married at the time of questionnaire completion.
* Currently in either a monogamous marriage, defined as marriage to one wife, or a polygamous marriage, defined as marriage to two or more wives.
* Able to read and understand Arabic.
* Willing to complete the anonymous online questionnaire.
* Able to provide electronic informed consent before accessing the questionnaire

Exclusion Criteria:

* Unmarried, divorced, or widowed individuals.
* Individuals who do not provide electronic informed consent.
* Incomplete questionnaire responses that do not contain the primary outcome measure.
* Duplicate or clearly invalid questionnaire responses.
* Self-reported major psychiatric illness or neurological disease that substantially affects sexual function.
* Participants receiving active treatment that substantially affects sexual function, unless the treatment can be documented and appropriately considered in the statistical analysis.
* Individuals unable to read or understand Arabic.

Where it's running

• Department of Urology, Al-Hussein and Sayed Galal University Hospitals, Al-Azhar University
  Cairo, Egypt Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Abul-fotouh Ahmed, MD — Department of Urology, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
• Study coordinator: Abul-fotouh Ahmed, MD
• Email: abulfotouhahmed@yahoo.com
• Phone: +201001066756

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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.