Sexuality and mental health in people aged 60 and over
Relationships Between Sexuality and Mental Health in Older People
NA · University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand · NCT07252583
This project will see if aspects of sexuality are linked with mental health in people aged 60 and over who live in the community.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 200 (estimated) |
| Ages | 60 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Clermont-Ferrand) |
| Trial ID | NCT07252583 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
The study uses standardized questionnaires to explore links between sexual life and mental health in community-dwelling older adults. Participants aged 60 or older who can communicate in French will complete measures such as the Index of Sexual Satisfaction (ISS), the EORTC QLQ-C30 quality-of-life questionnaire, and the Hospital Anxiety and Depression scale (HAD), and report psychotropic medication use. People with major neurocognitive disorders or who cannot communicate in French are excluded. Analyses will examine relationships across questionnaire dimensions and compare sexual functioning with mental health scores and psychotropic drug use.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are voluntary community-dwelling adults aged 60 or older who speak French, can communicate clearly, and do not have major neurocognitive disorders.
Not a fit: People with major neurocognitive disorders, those who cannot communicate in French, or those unable to attend the study site are unlikely to benefit from participation or be eligible.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the findings could help clinicians and public-health programs recognise sexual health as a contributor to older adults' mental well-being and guide interventions to improve quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: Previous observational studies have linked sexual activity and satisfaction to better mental and physical health, but focused research specifically in older community-dwelling populations remains limited.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Voluntary participant aged ≥ 60 years (male or female) Exclusion Criteria: * Inability to understand or communicate in French * Major neurocognitive disorders * Refusal to participate in the study
Where this trial is running
Clermont-Ferrand
- CHU Gabriel Montpied — Clermont-Ferrand, France (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Lise Laclautre
- Email: promo_interne_drci@chu-clermontferrand.fr
- Phone: +33473754963
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.
Conditions: Old Age, sexuality