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Official title Evaluating Sexual Psychoeducation in Couples With Sexual Desire Discrepancy
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07203417
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Sexual desire discrepancy (SDD) occurs when partners have different levels of sexual desire and are distressed by it. It is one of the most common reasons couples seek help, but no proven dyadic treatment currently exists.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 19 and older
You may be able to join if
- Be a couple;
- Be in a romantic relationship for at least one year;
- Be 19 years of age or older;
- Experience perceived and/or actual SDD with personal and/or relational distress reported by at least one partner;
- Be fluent in English;
You likely can't join if
- Cases where the discrepancy is attributable to at least one partner identifying as asexual (asexuality is not considered a sexual dysfunction; APA...
- Presence of untreated psychiatric conditions at the time of recruitment (e.g., depression) that would interfere with participating in the treatment...
- Receive dyadic psychosexual treatment for SDD elsewhere during the study period.
See the full eligibility criteria
- Be a couple;
- Be in a romantic relationship for at least one year;
- Be 19 years of age or older;
- Experience perceived and/or actual SDD with personal and/or relational distress reported by at least one partner;
- Be fluent in English;
- Be willing to participate in 8 weekly online treatment sessions;
- For couples in long-distance relationships, be able to meet the partner in person and via video call to complete the couple's homework;
- Be willing to abstain from starting any new treatment for SDD for the duration of the study;
- Be willing to voluntarily complete questionnaires administered before, during, and after the treatment;
- Have access to an electronic device capable of running Zoom platform (if assigned by chance to STEP-T);
- Have a stable internet connection.
- Cases where the discrepancy is attributable to at least one partner identifying as asexual (asexuality is not considered a sexual dysfunction; APA, 2013);
- Presence of untreated psychiatric conditions at the time of recruitment (e.g., depression) that would interfere with participating in the treatment and homework;
- Receive dyadic psychosexual treatment for SDD elsewhere during the study period.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 19 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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