NCT05919784

Examining the Effectiveness of a Group Cognitive-behavioural Treatment Program for Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder

Examining the Effectiveness of a Group Cognitive-behavioural Treatment Program for Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder/Genitopelvic Dysesthesia

• Status: Active Not Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 25 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Dr. Caroline Pukall · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

This study seeks to provide information regarding the effectiveness of a virtual, synchronous cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) group program for women with Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder/Genitopelvic Dysesthesia (PGAD/GPD). The program consists of 8 weekly sessions of two hours each, which focus on education and understanding, and learning skills and strategies to manage PGAD/GPD symptoms, and related mental health and lifestyle impacts, as well as structured opportunities for discussion and shared reflection. The group therapy program involves elements based in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). Participants in the present study will provide responses to online surveys (before, during, and immediately after treatment, also 3 and 6 months after treatment) regarding their PGAD/GPD symptoms, mental health symptoms, and sexual wellness (sexual pleasure and distress).

Conditions

• Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	Cognitive behavioural therapy	The group therapy program (virtual, synchronous) involves elements based in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT).

Timeline

• Start date: 2023-04-24
• Primary completion: 2024-08-31
• Completion: 2025-05-31
• First posted: 2023-06-26
• Last updated: 2025-04-16

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Canada