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At-Home Neuromodulation for Female Sexual Dysfunction
Description

This pilot study investigates the regular use of non-invasive dorsal genital nerve stimulation (DGS) for the treatment of female sexual dysfunction (FSD). The researchers aim to determine whether subjects with FSD can correctly follow an at-home treatment regimen and to demonstrate that DGS can improve FSD arousal symptoms in premenopausal and postmenopausal women.

Conditions

Female Sexual Dysfunction

Feasibility of Addressing Sexual Dysfunction in Women with Breast and Gynecologic Cancers with a Novel Mobile Application
Description

The purpose of this study is to identify breast and gynecologic cancer patients with sexual dysfunction, to measure sexual dysfunction with the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) and to provide Patients with the opportunity during this six-month period to follow up with a healthcare provider to discuss the sexual dysfunction needs and to see if a medical intervention can be of aid.

Conditions

Sexual Dysfunction

Sexual Dysfunction in Palliative Care Patients: An Assessment of Patient's Perspective
Description

To learn about the communications that Supportive Care patients receive about sexual well-being from their healthcare provider. Researchers also want to learn about your attitudes, beliefs, and feelings about sexual well-being.

Conditions

Sexual Dysfunction

Reducing Alcohol Use and Sexual Dysfunction in Survivors of Sexual Trauma
Description

The goal of this clinical trial is to develop and evaluate the preliminary efficacy of an intervention to address alcohol use, sexual distress, and sexual assault risk among college women with a history of sexual victimization. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1) what is the feasibility of the recruitment method, research design, interventionist training methods, and delivery of the intervention; 2) does the intervention, relatively to control, the 2- and 6-month follow-up produces reductions in the quantity/frequency of alcohol use and heavy drinking, sexual distress, and sex-related drinking motives, and sexual revictimization. Participants will engage in both individual and group based intervention for alcohol use, sexual distress, and sexual assault risk. Follow-up assessments are completed at 2- and 6-months following program completion. The intervention will be compared to a general health promotion control group.

Conditions

Alcohol Use, Unspecified, Sexual Dysfunction, Sexual Assault

Development and Evaluation of a Screening Approach for Sexual Dysfunction in AYA Patients With and Surviving Childhood Cancer
Description

Prior research determined adolescent and young adult-aged childhood cancer survivor (AYA-CCS) and medical provider acceptability of the SexFS Brief in a controlled research setting. Development of an acceptable, effective, and feasible screening approach will result in improved recognition of SD in AYA patients with and surviving childhood cancer.

Conditions

Pediatric Cancer, Survivorship

Prostate Stimulation for Sexual Dysfunction
Description

The purpose of this study is to use a device to stimulate the prostate with a goal of helping improve symptoms in men with sexual dysfunction.

Conditions

Sexual Dysfunction, Erectile Dysfunction, Delayed Ejaculation, Anorgasmia

Emsella Chair Vs Sham for Male Sexual Dysfunction
Description

We will be performing this study in 2 phases: Phase 1 will be an open label pilot study of 10 male participants. All participants in the pilot study will receive active treatment. If data from the pilot study is suggestive of symptom improvement, we will continue on to phase 2, which is a sham controlled, randomized blinded study. Participants in phase 2 will be randomized to receive either active treatment or sham. Potentially total of 114 participants for both phases will be enrolled. The purpose of this study is to compare the Emsella Chair to sham and to determine whether electromagnetic technology is effective in the treatment of sexual dysfunction, specifically erectile dysfunction (EjD) in men.

Conditions

Male Sexual Dysfunction, Ejaculatory Dysfunction

Pelvic Physical Therapy for Sexual Dysfunction in Gynecologic Oncology Survivors
Description

The purpose of this research study is to investigate the use of pelvic physical therapy for gynecologic cancer survivors who report sexual dysfunction. Physical therapy experts believe that a full 10-week regimen is necessary for true improvement of symptoms. Investigators aim to see if this tense regimen is feasible for survivors. Investigators also aim to see if patients have an improvement in their sexual function and quality of life.

Conditions

Gynecologic Cancer, Sexual Dysfunction

Behavioral Intervention for Physical Activity and Sexual Dysfunction in Multiple Sclerosis
Description

The prevalence of sexual dysfunction is higher among women with multiple sclerosis (MS) than women in the general population. The presence of sexual dysfunction is associated with decreased well-being and quality of life. There is limited research supporting pharmacological and other therapeutic approaches for managing sexual dysfunction in MS. Physical activity has beneficial effects on many of the consequences of MS, and physical activity represents a promising non-pharmacological approach for managing symptoms of sexual dysfunction in MS. The proposed research examines the effect of an Internet-delivered lifestyle physical activity intervention for improving sexual dysfunction in women with MS. The research proposed, if successful, will provide evidence for the efficacy of physical activity as a translatable approach for managing sexual dysfunction among women with MS.

Conditions

Multiple Sclerosis, Relapsing-Remitting, Sexual Dysfunction

Improving Cancer-related Fatigue, Sexual Dysfunction and Quality of Life in Older Men With Cancer and Androgen Deficiency
Description

This is a large randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial to determine the efficacy of testosterone replacement on cancer-related fatigue in older men with solid or hematologic (blood) cancer who report fatigue and have low testosterone levels.

Conditions

Hypogonadism, Male, Cancer, Fatigue

Trial of Tibial Nerve Stimulation for Treating Sexual Dysfunction
Description

The purpose of this study is to understand the efficacy of PTNS versus a placebo in the treatment of female sexual dysfunction syndrome.

Conditions

Female Sexual Dysfunction

Multimodal Mobile Intervention Application (App) to Address Sexual Dysfunction in Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant Survivors
Description

This research study is being done to evaluate whether the use of a mobile app can help transplant survivors experiencing sexual health problems.

Conditions

Other Cancer

Multimodal Sexual Dysfunction Intervention In HCT
Description

This research study is evaluating the impact of an intervention to improve sexual function in stem cell transplant survivors on participants' sexual function, quality of life, and mood. It is expected that about 120 people who have undergone a stem cell transplant will take part in this research study.

Conditions

Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation, Hematologic Diseases, Sexual Dysfunction

Sexual Dysfunction in Gynecologic Oncology Patients
Description

This project will evaluate sexual dysfunction in women who have had surgery for gynecologic cancer. The subjects will complete a set of questionnaires about health, daily living, sexual encounters, and pain before their surgery and three times following. Each subject will be randomized to receive either lidocaine or a placebo that is applied vaginally immediately prior to any sexual encounters for approximately 6 months while maintaining a journal of sexual encounters and pain. The subjects and healthcare providers will be blinded to the treatment randomization until intervention and data collection is complete. Total participation will last up to one year from the date of enrollment. Subjects will visit the clinic at the same time as regular cancer care visits, receive the blinded intervention and complete the surveys.

Conditions

Gynecologic Cancer, Sexual Dysfunction

Ospemifene vs. Conjugated Estrogens in the Treatment of Postmenopausal Sexual Dysfunction
Description

Vulvovaginal atrophy (VVA) is a condition that impacts up to 60% of the growing postmenopausal female population, and the most common symptom is dyspareunia. Vaginal estrogen is the most common treatment for VVA, but it only marginally improves overall sexual function, and many women and clinicians avoid using it because of the risks of exogenous estrogen use during menopause. Ospemifene is a non-estrogen selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM) that is FDA-approved for treating dyspareunia related to VVA, and has shown superb improvements in overall sexual health. 104 women will be randomized to receive 12 weeks of 60mg oral ospemifene, taken daily, or 12 weeks of 0.5mg vaginal conjugated estrogens, which is placed vaginally twice per week. The improvements in sexual health and VVA symptom severity will be compared in each group. This study will help determine if ospemifene is a better treatment medication than conjugated estrogens.

Conditions

Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological

Evaluation of Vitamin D in Women With PCOS and Sexual Dysfunction
Description

SUMMARY: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder among reproductive age women with a prevalence as high as 15%. The clinical symptoms of PCOS including menstrual dysfunction, infertility, hirsutism, alopecia, acne, and the possible increased risk of diabetes and cardiovascular disease have been reported to be significant contributors to psychological morbidity and impact health-related quality of life. For women with PCOS, the changes in physical appearance and the associated mood disorders appear to be deleterious for sexual function. Vitamin D deficiency (\<20 ng/ml serum concentration of 25\[OH\]D), which affects from 67% to 85% of women,4 is closely linked to symptoms of PCOS. The main physiologic role of vitamin D is to regulate calcium and phosphorus homeostasis and to promote bone health. Although there has been an increase in awareness of the importance of sexual dysfunction and QoL in women with PCOS, few studies have evaluated the outcomes of treatment for PCOS upon sexual and subjective health status of women. The goals of this study are: 1. To evaluate the prevalence of sexual dysfunction (SDy) in women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) 2. To determine the effects of Vitamin D therapy, with and without hormonal contraceptives, on SDy in women with PCOS in the absence of depression. METHODS: The study will enroll 60 women diagnosed with PCOS and reporting SDy at the Wright State Physicians (WSP) OB-GYN Practice and the WSP Family Medicine Practice. All participants will take vitamin D 600IU/day and will choose between hormonal and non-hormonal contraceptive methods (target of 30 participants in each group). Participants will complete three study visits (Initial, Month 3, and Month 6). Vitamin D levels will be drawn at the beginning of the study and again at 3 and 6 months after initiation of vitamin D therapy. Each participant will be asked to complete the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) and the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) prior to initiation of treatment and again at 6 months.

Conditions

Female Sexual Dysfunction, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Female Sexual Dysfunction, Risks and Outcomes (FSFI)
Description

Many women will likely experience a sexual problem in their lifetimes. The Prevalence of Female Sexual Problems Associated with Distress and Determinants of Treatment Seeking (PRESIDE) study surveyed more than 30,000 U.S. women aged \>18 years regarding sexual function. Results from this study estimated that 12% of women experience a diagnosable sexual disorder that causes personal distress, with lack of sexual desire being the most prevalent. - See more at: http://www.uspharmacist.com/content/d/featured_articles/c/56908/#sthash.LTDkyRlR.dpuf

Conditions

Female Sexual Dysfunction

Surface Stimulation for Female Sexual Dysfunction
Description

Female sexual dysfunction, including sexual arousal disorder, has a significant clinical impact, affecting millions of women in the United States alone. Peripheral nerve stimulation, such as posterior tibial nerve stimulation (PTNS) and dorsal genital nerve stimulation (DGNS) can modulate neural circuits for bladder and fecal continence. The investigators hypothesize that periodic DGNS and PTNS will modulate autonomic neural circuits and promote improvements in sexual function in women with sexual arousal disorder. Subjects will be randomized to receive one of the stimulation approaches. Subjects will have weekly 30-minute sessions across twelve weeks.

Conditions

Female Sexual Dysfunction

A Multimodal Intervention to Address Sexual Dysfunction in Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant Survivors
Description

This research study is evaluating the feasibility and impact of an intervention to improve sexual function in stem cell transplant survivors on participants' sexual function, quality of life, and mood. - It is expected that about 50 stem cell transplant survivors will take part in this research study.

Conditions

Sexual Dysfunction

Safety and Efficacy Study of Oral Fispemifene for the Treatment of Sexual Dysfunction in Hypogonadal Men
Description

To evaluate the safety and efficacy of fispemifene in men with secondary hypogonadism and sexual side effects.

Conditions

Secondary Hypogonadism, Sexual Dysfunction, Erectile Dysfunction

Acupuncture for Sexual Dysfunction
Description

Female Sexual Dysfunction (FSD) affects up to 43% of women in the United States and Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (HSDD) is the most common form. There is no standardized treatment for this condition. We know that alternative therapies such as acupuncture have been beneficial to women suffering from urinary incontinence, chronic lower back pain, and migraines. We hypothesize that the quality of life for premenopausal women with hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD) will improve with initiation of acupuncture therapy for a duration of 5-weeks. Validated questionnaires are administered at the time of enrollment and 1 week after the final acupuncture session as the method of analyzing our primary outcome.

Conditions

Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (HSDD), Low Libido, Female Sexual Dysfunction (FSD)

Does Vilazodone Help With Antidepressant-associated Sexual Dysfunction?
Description

This is a three-center, randomized, double-blind, fixed dose study designed to assess the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of a switch to vilazodone for sexual dysfunction associated with use of a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) and serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI)compared to switching to sertraline in patients with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). Vilazodone is a newly introduced, FDA approved antidepressant that is a combined serotonin specific reuptake inhibitor and serotonin 1A receptor partial agonist. In contrast to the SSRIs and SNRIs, appears to have low adverse effects on sexual functioning when compared to placebo.

Conditions

Sexual Dysfunction, Major Depressive Disorder

Preventing Sexual Dysfunction With Aromatase Inhibitors
Description

Aromatase inhibitors (AIs) are used to try to stop breast cancer from forming or returning after treatment in women who are in menopause and who had breast cancer that was sensitive to the hormone estrogen. The goal of this study is to learn if it is possible to prevent some AI side effects, particularly problems with vaginal dryness and pain during sexual activity. Researchers also want to compare 2 new vaginal moisturizers to see if using them regularly helps women avoid vaginal dryness. Researchers want to see if preventing these side effects will decrease the number of women who stop taking AIs due to the side effects they cause.

Conditions

Breast Cancer

The Effect of Natalizumab (Tysabri) on Sexual Dysfunction in Multiple Sclerosis
Description

The purpose of this study is to determine if sexual dysfunction symptoms and quality of life measures in patients with Multiple Sclerosis may be improved in patients that are prescribed Tysabri.

Conditions

Multiple Sclerosis

Evaluation of The Vaginal Renewal™ Program in Gynecologic Cancer Patients Experiencing Sexual Dysfunction
Description

This is a randomized controlled trial designed to evaluate the effect of the Vaginal Renewal™ Program (VRP), consisting of the use of a vibrating vaginal wand, manual massage and a water based lubricant, on sexual dysfunction, compared to the current standard care for women with no evidence of disease after treatment for gynecologic cancers. In the University of Wisconsin gynecologic oncology and radiation oncology clinics, patients are generally asked about sexual function. Those women who report sexual dysfunction will be given the option to enroll in the study. After enrollment, the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) and other quality of life surveys will be administered at baseline. The participants will be randomized to either the control arm, composed of standard of care therapy for the physical components of sexual dysfunction, or the experimental arm (VRP). Throughout the study, the participants will undergo physical exams to assess the rate of improvement in their comfort with pelvic exams and changes in vaginal length. They will also be evaluated with the FSFI, Marinoff Scale for Dyspareunia, and Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-General (FACT-G) surveys at the end of the study to assess the magnitude of improvement in sexual function and quality of life.

Conditions

Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological

Lybrido for Female Sexual Dysfunction
Description

The Lybrido study is a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study with a 4-week baseline establishment period, 16 week treatment period and a follow up period for a total of 26 weeks on study. Subjects are randomly to one of seven treatment arms. The study investigates the effective dose of Lybrido in increasing the number of satisfactory sexual episodes in the domestic setting in 210 healthy female subjects with hypoactive sexual desire disorder and low sensitivity for sexual cues (30 subjects per group).

Conditions

Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder

Vortioxetine (Lu AA21004) 10 and 20 mg for Treatment of Major Depressive Disorder With Sexual Dysfunction
Description

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of Vortioxetine (Lu AA21004), once daily (QD), compared with escitalopram on sexual functioning.

Conditions

Treatment Outcome

Assessment of Sexual Dysfunction, Depression and Anxiety in Underserved, Minority Gynecologic Cancers Patients
Description

Objectives: * Assess the prevalence and severity of depression and anxiety in underserved and minority women seen in the gynecologic oncology clinic at Lyndon Baines Johnson General Hospital. * Assess the prevalence and severity of sexual dysfunction in this patient population.

Conditions

Gynecologic Cancer

Sexual Dysfunction And Hypotestosteronemia In Patients With Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
Description

Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (OSAS)is a common disease and is suspected to be associated with sexual dysfunction. Our purpose is to sudy the effect of CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) treatment on patients' sexual dysfunction by measuring testosterone levels before and after CPAP treatments.

Conditions

Sleep Apnea, Obstructive, Sleep Apnea, Hypotestosteronism

Trial of IC351 in Female Scleroderma Patients With Raynaud's and Sexual Dysfunction
Description

Purpose of the study is to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of a new investigational dur, IC351. Study is designed to gather information regarding the possible usefulness of IC351 as a treatment of several blood vessel features of scleroderma. This includes Raynaud phenomenon as well as the vaginal dryness and discomfort associated with scleroderma

Conditions

Systemic Sclerosis