Association of Erectile Dysfunction With Neuropathic Pain, Disease Activity, and Functional Statu… (NCT07453628) | Clinical Trial Compass
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
Sex
MALE
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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
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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?
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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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Sexual Function Assessed by International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) Total Score