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NCT Number: NCT06253403

Female Sexual Dysfunction and Anorexia Nervosa

The objective of this observational study is to investigate the potential influence of anorexia nervosa on the sexual health of women. The primary focus is to determine the presence of sexual dysfunction in individuals with anorexia nervosa and explore any potential correlation between eating disorders and sexual dysfunction. To facilitate comparison, data from a control group comprising healthy women is incorporated alongside the clinical group data.

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Key information

Conditions

Anorexia Nervosa Feeding and Eating Disorders Genital Diseases Mental Disorders Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological Sexual Function Urogenital Diseases Woman

Age range

18 year–50 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Tatiana Hess

Bratislava, Slovakia

About this study

numerous studies indicate that women diagnosed with anorexia nervosa experience a discernible impact on their sexual well-being, often accompanied by symptoms of sexual dysfunction (SD). Such dysfunction may manifest as a diminished libido, reduced sexual desire, and challenges in achieving orgasm

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

clinic group :

  • adult
  • women
  • diagnosis of anorexia nervosa
  • from Slovakia and Czech Republic

control group:

  • health women
  • adult
  • from Slovakia and Czech Republic

Exclusion criteria

clinic group:

  • healthy women
  • man
  • other diagnosis or disorder
  • other country

control group:

  • presence of some mental illness
  • other country
  • man

Treatment and study plan

Psychotherapy

Behavioral

psychotherapy related to sexual intervention

Primary outcomes

  1. Female Sexual function index (FSFI)

    Time frame: 1 day

    A self-administered questionnaire was utilized to gather information on participants' sexual experiences and satisfaction over the past four weeks. The questionnaire encompasses six domains: desire, arousal, lubrication, orgasm, satisfaction, and pain, each rated on a scale of 0 to 5. A lower score indicates a higher likelihood of sexual dysfunction.The maximum attainable score is 36 and minimum is 2, with a cut off of 26 serving as a potential diagnostic threshold for sexual dysfunction

Secondary outcomes

  1. The Eating Disorder Examination - Questionnaire Short (EDE-QS

    Time frame: 1 day

    The Eating Disorder Examination - Questionnaire Short (EDE-QS) is a concise 12-item version featuring a 4-point response scale. The maximum attainable score is 36 and minimum is 0, with a cut off of 15 serving as a potential diagnostic threshold for eating disorder. Higher score indicate worse outcome.This instrument is designed to assess eating disorder (ED) symptoms observed within the preceding 7 days. The screening EDE-QS aims to efficiently identify probable ED symptomatology while demonstrating robust psychometric properties.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Comenius University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Exploring Sexual Dysfunction in Women Affected by Anorexia Nervosa: Initial Insights

Acronym: SD&AN

Important dates

Study start
2023
Primary completion
2024
Study completion
2025
First posted
Feb 12, 2024
Registry last updated
Mar 19, 2026

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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