CompletedNot Applicable

Association of Erectile Dysfunction With Neuropathic Pain, Disease Activity, and Functional Status in Male Patients With Axial Spondyloarthritis: A Cross-Sectional Observational Study

Turkey (Türkiye)90 participantsStarted 2021-02-03

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Who can participate

SexMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: Male participants aged 18 years or older Diagnosis of ankylosing spondylitis according to accepted classification criteria (for patient groups) Receiving anti-TNF therapy or NSAIDs for at least 3 months (for patient groups) Ability to understand and complete study questionnaires Provided written informed consent For healthy control group: Male volunteers aged 18 years or older No history of inflammatory rheumatic disease Exclusion Criteria: Age under 18 years Use of anti-TNF therapy or NSAIDs for less than 3 months History of neurological disorders affecting sexual function Known severe psychiatric illness Use of medications known to significantly affect sexual function (e.g., antidepressants, antipsychotics) Refusal to participate or incomplete questionnaire data

What they're measuring

Sexual Function Assessed by International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) Total Score

Timeframe: baseline

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07453628

SponsorAltuğ Güner

Sponsor typeOTHER_GOV

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2021-07-03

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Who can participate

SexMALE

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.