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Cognitive-Behavioural Couple Therapy for Sexual Interest/Arousal Disorder

Sexual Interest/Arousal Disorder

Sexual health is a fundamental aspect of quality of life; a satisfying sexual relationship is linked to better physical, psychological, and relationship health and well-being. In fact, people who maintain a satisfying, active sex life over time live longer than those who report lower sexual frequency and satisfaction. Yet problems with sexual function are extremely common, especially for women: chronic difficulties with sexual desire and/or arousal that are personally upsetting-Sexual Interest/Arousal Disorder (SIAD)-affects 7% to 23% of the general population. SIAD is linked to more healthcare costs, depressive symptoms and anxiety, and lower relationship satisfaction. Experts suggest that relationship factors play a critical role in SIAD and couple-based sex therapy is a common approach used by clinicians. However, there are no treatment options available for couples that have been tested in research to confirm that they work. The goal of this three-centre randomized clinical trial is to evaluate the efficacy of a novel 16-session cognitive-behavioural couple therapy (CBCT), offered online to increase accessibility, for an inclusive sample of women with SIAD compared to a waitlist control group. The investigators expect that, compared to a waitlist control group, CBCT will lead to greater improvements in SIAD symptoms (e.g., higher sexual desire/arousal, lower sexual distress) and better sexual, relational, and psychological adjustment for both partners at post-treatment and 6-months later. Given that less than a third of those affected by SIAD access treatment, this study addresses the urgent need for an accessible couple-based treatment for the most common sexual dysfunction. Results will be used by clinicians to provide couples with a scientifically based, accessible treatment option, that will improve their sexual, relationship, and psychological health.

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Conditions de participation

  • Sexe:

    ALL

  • Âges admissibles:

    18 and up

Critères de participation

Inclusion Criteria:

* One member of the couple must identify as a cisgender woman, a trans woman, or a gender diverse person assigned female at birth;
* One member of the couple must meet diagnostic criteria for SIAD;
* Both partners must be fluent in English or French;
* Both partners must be in a committed, cohabiting relationship for at least one year (with a partner of any gender/sex).

Exclusion Criteria:

* Pregnancy, breastfeeding or one year postpartum;
* No prior sexual experience;
* Severe relational distress or conflict as determined by baseline measures and interview;
* Are currently undergoing treatment for SIAD, or are in couple or sex therapy.

Lieu de l'étude

University of British Columbia
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, British Columbia
Canada

Contactez l'équipe d'étude

Primary Contact

Katrina Bouchard, Ph.D.

[email protected]
6048754269
Backup Contact

Kate Hunker, B.A.

[email protected]
Dalhousie University
Dalhousie University
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Canada

Contactez l'équipe d'étude

Primary Contact

Natalie O Rosen, Ph.D.

[email protected]
(902) 494-4044
Université de Montréal
Université de Montréal
Montréal, Quebec
Canada

Contactez l'équipe d'étude

Primary Contact

Sophie Bergeron, Ph.D.

[email protected]
514 343-6111
Backup Contact

Mylène Desrosiers, M.A.

[email protected]
Étude parrainée par
Dalhousie University
Participants recherchés
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ID de l'étude: NCT06777277