NCT03879369

Brief Summary

Assessment of sexual dysfunction in adult females with acne vulgaris and its relation to other variables as quality of life, acne severity and hormonal dysfunction.

Trial Health

35
At Risk

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Trial has exceeded expected completion date
Enrollment
50

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for all trials

Timeline
Completed

Started May 2019

Status
unknown

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

March 11, 2019

Completed
7 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

March 18, 2019

Completed
1 month until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

May 1, 2019

Completed
1 year until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

May 1, 2020

Completed
1 month until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

June 1, 2020

Completed
Last Updated

March 18, 2019

Status Verified

March 1, 2019

Enrollment Period

1 year

First QC Date

March 11, 2019

Last Update Submit

March 14, 2019

Conditions

Acne Vulgaris

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Evaluation of sexual function using FSFI questionnaire

    Summation of the mean score of the six domains of the FSFI questionnaire

    30 minutes

Interventions

Hormonal assayDIAGNOSTIC_TEST

LH , FSH and Free testosterone index (FTI) levels

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 40 Years
Sexfemale(Gender-based eligibility)
Gender Eligibility Detailsadult female patients with acne vulgaris between 18-40 years old and control group of matched age and sex
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)
Sampling MethodNon-Probability Sample
Study Population

adult female patients with acne vulgaris between 18-40 years old and control group of matched age and sex

You may qualify if:

  • adult female patients with acne vulgaris between 18-40 years old

You may not qualify if:

  • any disease affecting sexual function will be excluded like
  • female genital mutilation.
  • females with other major medical, endocrine and genital comorbidities or receiving medications that affect sexual function.
  • females with frank psychological disturbances.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Related Publications (16)

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    PMID: 28256050BACKGROUND

  • Rocha MA, Bagatin E. Adult-onset acne: prevalence, impact, and management challenges. Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol. 2018 Feb 1;11:59-69. doi: 10.2147/CCID.S137794. eCollection 2018.

    PMID: 29440921BACKGROUND

  • Ragab M, Hassan EM, Elneily D, Fathallah N. Association of interleukin-6 gene promoter polymorphism with acne vulgaris and its severity. Clin Exp Dermatol. 2019 Aug;44(6):637-642. doi: 10.1111/ced.13864. Epub 2019 Jan 16.

    PMID: 30652337BACKGROUND

  • Romanska-Gocka K, Wozniak M, Kaczmarek-Skamira E, Zegarska B. Abnormal plasma lipids profile in women with post-adolescent acne. Postepy Dermatol Alergol. 2018 Dec;35(6):605-608. doi: 10.5114/ada.2018.77612. Epub 2018 Nov 13.

    PMID: 30618529BACKGROUND

  • Nasiri Amiri F, Ramezani Tehrani F, Esmailzadeh S, Tohidi M, Azizi F, Basirat Z. Sexual function in women with polycystic ovary syndrome and their hormonal and clinical correlations. Int J Impot Res. 2018 Apr;30(2):54-61. doi: 10.1038/s41443-017-0006-2. Epub 2017 Dec 15.

    PMID: 29242633BACKGROUND

  • Gowri BV, Chandravathi PL, Sindhu PS, Naidu KS. Correlation of Skin Changes with Hormonal Changes in Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: A Cross-sectional Study Clinical Study. Indian J Dermatol. 2015 Jul-Aug;60(4):419. doi: 10.4103/0019-5154.160505.

    PMID: 26288423BACKGROUND

  • Chernyshov PV, Zouboulis CC, Tomas-Aragones L, Jemec GB, Manolache L, Tzellos T, Sampogna F, Evers AWM, Dessinioti C, Marron SE, Bettoli V, van Cranenburgh OD, Svensson A, Liakou AI, Poot F, Szepietowski JC, Salek MS, Finlay AY. Quality of life measurement in acne. Position Paper of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology Task Forces on Quality of Life and Patient Oriented Outcomes and Acne, Rosacea and Hidradenitis Suppurativa. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2018 Feb;32(2):194-208. doi: 10.1111/jdv.14585. Epub 2017 Oct 10.

    PMID: 28898474BACKGROUND

  • Dreno B, Bagatin E, Blume-Peytavi U, Rocha M, Gollnick H. Female type of adult acne: Physiological and psychological considerations and management. J Dtsch Dermatol Ges. 2018 Oct;16(10):1185-1194. doi: 10.1111/ddg.13664. Epub 2018 Sep 24.

    PMID: 30248242BACKGROUND

  • Sarhan D, Mohammed GF, Gomaa AH, Eyada MM. Female Genital Dialogues: Female Genital Self-Image, Sexual Dysfunction, and Quality of Life in Patients With Vitiligo With and Without Genital Affection. J Sex Marital Ther. 2016;42(3):267-76. doi: 10.1080/0092623X.2015.1010678. Epub 2015 Feb 4.

    PMID: 25650731BACKGROUND

  • Hassanin AM, Ismail NN, El Guindi A, Sowailam HA. The emotional burden of chronic skin disease dominates physical factors among women, adversely affecting quality of life and sexual function. J Psychosom Res. 2018 Dec;115:53-57. doi: 10.1016/j.jpsychores.2018.10.011. Epub 2018 Oct 22.

    PMID: 30470317BACKGROUND

  • Healy D, Le Noury J, Mangin D. Enduring sexual dysfunction after treatment with antidepressants, 5alpha-reductase inhibitors and isotretinoin: 300 cases. Int J Risk Saf Med. 2018;29(3-4):125-134. doi: 10.3233/JRS-180744.

    PMID: 29733030BACKGROUND

  • Kurek A, Peters EM, Chanwangpong A, Sabat R, Sterry W, Schneider-Burrus S. Profound disturbances of sexual health in patients with acne inversa. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2012 Sep;67(3):422-8, 428.e1. doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2011.10.024. Epub 2011 Dec 17.

    PMID: 22182915BACKGROUND

  • Hevesi K, Meszaros V, Kovi Z, Marki G, Szabo M. Different Characteristics of the Female Sexual Function Index in a Sample of Sexually Active and Inactive Women. J Sex Med. 2017 Sep;14(9):1133-1141. doi: 10.1016/j.jsxm.2017.07.008.

    PMID: 28859872BACKGROUND

  • Anis TH, Gheit SA, Saied HS, Al kherbash SA. Arabic translation of Female Sexual Function Index and validation in an Egyptian population. J Sex Med. 2011 Dec;8(12):3370-8. doi: 10.1111/j.1743-6109.2011.02471.x. Epub 2011 Oct 13.

    PMID: 21995610BACKGROUND

  • Basra MK, Fenech R, Gatt RM, Salek MS, Finlay AY. The Dermatology Life Quality Index 1994-2007: a comprehensive review of validation data and clinical results. Br J Dermatol. 2008 Nov;159(5):997-1035. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2133.2008.08832.x. Epub 2008 Sep 15.

    PMID: 18795920BACKGROUND

  • Doshi A, Zaheer A, Stiller MJ. A comparison of current acne grading systems and proposal of a novel system. Int J Dermatol. 1997 Jun;36(6):416-8. doi: 10.1046/j.1365-4362.1997.00099.x. No abstract available.

    PMID: 9248884BACKGROUND

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Acne Vulgaris

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Acneiform EruptionsSkin DiseasesSkin and Connective Tissue DiseasesSebaceous Gland Diseases

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Observational Model
OTHER
Time Perspective
OTHER
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
principal investigator

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

March 11, 2019

First Posted

March 18, 2019

Study Start

May 1, 2019

Primary Completion

May 1, 2020

Study Completion

June 1, 2020

Last Updated

March 18, 2019

Record last verified: 2019-03