The Effect of Sexual Counseling Based on the BETTER Model on Sexual Function and Quality of Sexua… (NCT07261943) | Clinical Trial Compass
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The Effect of Sexual Counseling Based on the BETTER Model on Sexual Function and Quality of Sexual Life in Postmenopausal Women
Turkey (Türkiye)90 participantsStarted 2024-02-12
Plain-language summary
Sexual life, an integral part of overall health, remains one of the most neglected, undervalued, and problematic areas within today's healthcare system Various management strategies exist for managing sexual dysfunction, including behavioral, psychological, and pharmacological strategies, and researchers have used education and counseling interventions for this purpose. One such intervention is the BETTER model, which aims to collaborate with individuals experiencing sexual difficulties to address their problems. Discussing sexuality with individuals experiencing sexual difficulties and providing counseling services will significantly benefit healthcare professionals in promoting safe sexual practices, identifying existing or potential sexual problems, and addressing these issues
Who can participate
Age range
41 Years – 64 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Women who are married, sexually active, and have a regular sexual life
* Who are literate
* Who are postmenopausal (the time period between one year after menopause and old age within the WHO's definition of postmenopause)
* Who are more than one year postmenopause
* Who are not over 65 years of age, which is considered the age limit by the WHO -Who agree to participate in the study
* Who have entered menopause naturally-Who have scored ≤26.55 on the FSFI scale
Exclusion Criteria:
* Being on Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) and not having stopped at least six months before the study
* Having entered early menopause (before the age of 40)
* Having a chronic systemic disease and/or a psychiatric health problem
* Having a disability that makes communication difficult, such as hearing or language impairment
* Having received any sexual education before or during the study
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Measuring the impact of sexual counseling based on the BETTER model