NCT05964608

The Effect of Behavioral Therapy Given to Men and Their Partners'

The Effect of Behavioral Therapy Given to Men With Premature Ejaculation on Symptoms and Their Partners' Sexual Functioning and Sexual Quality of Life

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 84 (actual)
• Sponsor: University of Gaziantep · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: —
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

Premature ejaculation involves not only sexual problems but also relationship and communication difficulties, and behavioral approaches to the treatment of premature ejaculation are promising.

Detailed description

Introduction and hypothesis: Premature ejaculation potentially affects not only men but also their partners negatively. The null hypothesis for this study is Behavioral therapy given to men with premature ejaculation has no effect on the symptoms and their partners' sexual functions and quality of sexual life. Methods: A quasi-experimental study. The current study was conducted in 84 men and their partners. The "Personal Information Form", "Premature Ejaculation Diagnostic Tool (PEDT)", "Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI)", and "Sexual Quality of Life-Female (SQOL-F)" were used to collect data. Behavioral therapy, consisting of a total of 6 sessions of 45 minutes, was applied once every two weeks.

Conditions

• Premature Ejaculation
• Sexual Function Disturbances

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	Behavioral Therapy	Structured interviews, consisting of a total of 6 sessions, were held once every two weeks for men with premature ejaculation problems. Behavioral therapy took place once every two weeks for a total of six 45-minute sessions. The "stop-start technique" was the therapy used. Behavioral therapy interviews were conducted at the urology outpatient clinic of the hospital. Post-tests were administered to men with premature ejaculation (PEDT) and their spouses (FSFI and SQOL-F) immediately after the 6th session was completed.

Timeline

• Start date: 2021-06-30
• Primary completion: 2021-09-30
• Completion: 2022-03-15
• First posted: 2023-07-28
• Last updated: 2023-07-28

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Turkey (Türkiye)