Ex-Plissit Model Based Counseling on Sexual Function and Sexual Satisfaction

NCT06199219 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: 21122023
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 40
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Aimed to determine the effect of sexual education based on the EX-PLISSIT model on sexual function and sexual satisfaction in women with multiple sclerosis. The present study was a pretest-posttest randomized controlled study. Conducted between June and August 2023 in Turkey. The participants were MS patients who were women 18-49 years old. The intervention (n = 20) and a control group (n = 20). The intervention group received sexual counseling based on the EX-PLISSIT model. The model consists of four levels. The levels are permission, limited information, specific suggestions and intensive therapy. Counseling was presented in six to eight sessions according to the women's sexual problems. The Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) and the New Sexual Satisfaction Scale were used to measure the sexual function and sexual satisfaction of the participants. Data were analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 21. P values below 0.05 were considered statistically significant.

Conditions

MS (Multiple Sclerosis); Sexual Dysfunctions; Counseling

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• The Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) Score

  The Female Sexual Function Index 19-item self-report questionnaire evaluating the sexual functions of female patients. The questions are regarding women's sexual feelings and responses during the last four weeks. Accordingly, the highest score that can be obtained from the scale is 36.0 and the lowest score is 2.0.

  8 weeks

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• New Sexual Satisfaction Scale (NSSS) Score

  8 weeks

Study Arms (2)

Intervention Group

OTHER

Sexual counseling, based on the extended (EX-PLISSIT) model was offered to women for 6-10 weeks (until a solution was achieved). All interventions must begin with "Permission." Each stage of "Limited Information", "Special Recommendation" and "Intensive Therapy" is supported by "Allowing". Thus, the interaction between counselors and clients is improved

Other: Sexual counseling, based on the extended (EX-PLISSIT)

Control Group

NO INTERVENTION

No intervention pretest posttest

Interventions

Sexual counseling, based on the extended (EX-PLISSIT) OTHER

The EX-PLISSIT model is done in a cyclical manner. In other words, it is an interactive and repetitive model. All interventions must begin with "Permission." Each stage of "Limited Information", "Special Recommendation" and "Intensive Therapy" is supported by "Allowing". Thus, the interaction between counselors and clients is improved (Taylor and Davis 2006; Punjani and Papathanasoglu, 2019).

Intervention Group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 49 Years
• Sex: female
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Being between the reproductive age range of 18-49
• Being sexually active for at least 1 year
• MS diagnosis must have been confirmed at least 6 months ago
• EDSS scale score \<7
• Be willing to participate
• Not having any chronic disease (thyroid problems, diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular diseases, etc.)
• Being able to speak and understand Turkish

You may not qualify if:

• Pregnant or breastfeeding women
• Those who score 16 and above according to the BECK depression scale
• Women under treatment for sexual dysfunction
• Women with inadequate cognitive levels
• Having an MS attack within the last month
• Alcohol and drug addiction

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Necmettin Erbakan University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Vesile KOÇAK

Konya, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Multiple Sclerosis

Interventions

Sex Counseling

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Demyelinating Autoimmune Diseases, CNS; Autoimmune Diseases of the Nervous System; Nervous System Diseases; Demyelinating Diseases; Autoimmune Diseases; Immune System Diseases

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Sexology; Behavioral Sciences; Behavioral Disciplines and Activities; Counseling; Mental Health Services; Community Health Services; Health Services; Health Care Facilities Workforce and Services

Study Officials

• Vesile Kocak

  Necmettin Erbakan University

  STUDY CHAIR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT
• Purpose: SUPPORTIVE CARE
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Dr.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: December 27, 2023
• First Posted: January 10, 2024
• Study Start: May 10, 2023
• Primary Completion: August 30, 2023
• Study Completion: September 30, 2023
• Last Updated: January 10, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-01

Locations

TU (1)