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NCT Number: NCT07252583

Relationships Between Sexuality and Mental Health in Older People

The prevalence of sexual activity decreases with age, particularly among individuals over 60 years old. Although physical dysfunctions, such as erectile disorders, play a role, the decline in sexuality is also linked to cultural and social factors, such as stereotypes and the loss of a partner. Sexuality in adulthood impacts both mental and physical health, contributing to better quality of life and reduced risks of cardiovascular disease and cancer. Maintaining a fulfilling sexual life among older adults is a public health issue that remains underexplored, particularly regarding its relationship with mental health.

Primary objective To explore the association between sexuality and mental health in community-dwelling older adults.

Secondary objectives To study the relationships between the different dimensions of the questionnaires (ISS, QLQC30, HAD) To examine the association between sexuality and psychotropic drug use To compare sexuality and mental health among older adults belonging to senior associations and those living in independent residences

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Key information

Conditions

Old Age Behavior Sexual Behavior Sexuality

Age range

60 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Voluntary participant aged ≥ 60 years (male or female)

Exclusion criteria

  • Inability to understand or communicate in French
  • Major neurocognitive disorders
  • Refusal to participate in the study

Treatment and study plan

Questionnaires of quality of life

Other

patient self-administered questionnaires

Primary outcomes

  1. Hospital Anxiety Depression Scale HAD Quality of Life Questionary QLQC30 Index of Sexual Satisfaction ISS

    Time frame: Day 1 Inclusion

    Analysis will focus on questionnaire scores

Study contacts

Contact information is provided by the study sponsor or research team.

Lise Laclautre

CONTACT

[email protected]

+33473754963

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand

Other

Registry information

Acronym: PASS

Important dates

Study start
2025
Primary completion
2026
Study completion
2026
First posted
Nov 26, 2025
Registry last updated
Nov 26, 2025

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