NCT07131267

Evaluating Sexual Functioning in Trans Men During the Gender Affirmation Process: A Mixed Methods Study

• Status: Recruiting
• Phase: —
• Study type: Observational
• Enrollment: 52 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Eskisehir Osmangazi University · Academic / Other
• Sex: Female
• Age: 18 Years – 65 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

Both sexual experiences and the process of gender transition initiated to reduce gender dysphoria carry cultural characteristics. Gender categories, societal expectations for each gender, and attitudes toward sexual minorities in a given society can shape the lived experiences of trans individuals. Therefore, research on individuals with gender dysphoria in different cultural contexts is of great importance. To our knowledge, no study in Türkiye has examined sexual functioning in trans individuals undergoing gender transition. For this reason, our study aimed to investigate how sexual functioning is affected by the gender transition process in trans men with gender dysphoria, using both quantitative and qualitative methods.

Detailed description

For the quantitative part of the study, 52 participants will receive a sociodemographic and clinical data form, Arizona Sexual Experiences Scale, Sexual Desire Inventory, Utrecht Gender Dysphoria Scale, Depression Anxiety Stress Scale-21, and WHOQOL-100 sexual quality of life subscale. While performing a qualitative study, 12 participants will receive questions about their sexual functioning during the gender affirmation process.

Conditions

• Sexual Functioning
• Transgender Men
• Gender Affirmation Surgery

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-08-05
• Primary completion: 2026-04-30
• Completion: 2026-12-31
• First posted: 2025-08-20
• Last updated: 2025-08-20

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Turkey (Türkiye)