RecruitingNCT07193823

Sexual Dysfunction in Women With Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

Sexual Dysfunction Prevalence and Its Relationship With Various Factors in Women With Multiple Sclerosis

Sponsor

Ege University

Enrollment

140 participants

Start Date

Jul 16, 2024

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Sexual Disfunction Depression Cognitive Dysfunction Fatigue Anxiety Multiple Sclerosis Overactive Bladder Multiple Sclerosis (MS) - Relapsing-remitting Fatigue in Multiple Sclerosis

Summary

Sexual dysfunction in women with multiple sclerosis (MS) is an important yet often overlooked problem. The primary objective of this study is to investigate the prevalence of sexual dysfunction in female patients diagnosed with MS. The secondary objective is to evaluate the relationship between sexual dysfunction and fatigue, depression, anxiety, overactive bladder symptoms, and cognitive dysfunction. For this purpose, the following validated instruments will be used: the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) to assess sexual dysfunction, the Brief International Cognitive Assessment for MS (BICAMS) to evaluate cognitive function, the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) to assess depression and anxiety, the Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS) to measure fatigue, and the Overactive Bladder Questionnaire (OAB-V8) to evaluate overactive bladder symptoms.

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin Age: 25 YearsMax Age: 50 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is looking at how multiple sclerosis (MS) affects sexual function and quality of sex life in women, and what factors — such as disease severity, medication, and disability — are related to sexual difficulties. **You may be eligible if...** - You are a woman between 25 and 50 years old - You have been diagnosed with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis - You have a regular sexual partner - Your MS disability score (EDSS) is 5 or below — meaning you have mild to moderate disability - It has been at least 3 months since your last MS relapse - You have been sexually active in the past 3 months - Your spasticity level is mild (below grade 2 on the Modified Ashworth Scale) **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You are pregnant - You do not have a regular sexual partner - Your MS disability score is above 5 - You have not been sexually active in the past 3 months - Your spasticity is grade 2 or higher Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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