Sexual disorder

This completed trial in Xishui, China, tested a community-based program for 3,571 adults aged 35 and older who were at high risk for COPD and had mental health symptoms. The program included lung function tests, digital mental health support, smoking cessation help, and health ed…

This study tested whether a mild electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) on the ankle could help men with premature ejaculation. 120 men were split into three groups: TENS alone, standard drug (paroxetine) alone, or both together. The goal was to see if the nerve zap could improve ej…

This completed study tested whether a Mediterranean diet could improve metabolic syndrome markers in 30 hospitalized adults with psychiatric conditions. Participants followed either a Mediterranean diet or a standard hospital diet for 8 weeks, then switched. Researchers measured …

This study tested whether a treatment called radiofrequency, combined with a special massage, can reduce pain during sex that starts after having a baby. 80 women who had pain 4 to 12 months after giving birth took part. The goal was to see if this approach could lower pain and i…

This study tested whether a non-invasive device that stimulates the vagus nerve through the ear can help men with premature ejaculation. 102 men received either real or sham stimulation three times a week for 12 weeks. Researchers measured heart rate variability and sexual functi…

This study tested whether a 4-week program using active video games (exergames) on the Nintendo Switch could help adults with mental illness feel better and stay motivated. Twelve participants were split into two groups: one played exergames, the other continued their usual routi…

This study looked at whether it's possible to test a program that combines different approaches to help breast cancer survivors with sexual health issues. 18 women who had finished their main cancer treatment took part. The goal was to see if women would join, stay, and follow th…

This study tested whether a supplement called Libido Lift can improve low libido and sexual desire in men aged 35 to 75. Sixty men took either the supplement or a placebo for 4 weeks and reported their sexual feelings and satisfaction through questionnaires. The goal was to see i…

This study tested whether combining two manual therapy techniques—fascial manipulation and perineal massage—can improve quality of life for women with dyspareunia (pain during vaginal penetration). Fifty Portuguese women with pelvic floor muscle spasms were split into two groups:…

This study tested whether injecting Botox into the penis and a nearby pelvic muscle can help men with lifelong premature ejaculation last longer during sex. 150 men were randomly assigned to receive either Botox or a placebo injection. The researchers measured ejaculation time an…

This completed study compared an 8-week online yoga program to a conventional exercise routine in 52 women with endometriosis. The goal was to see if yoga could better reduce pain and improve quality of life. Participants practiced meditation, breathing, and gentle poses, while t…

This study tested whether adding a magnetic chair (extracorporeal magnetic innervation) to standard pelvic floor exercises helps men with premature ejaculation more than exercises alone. Forty-one men aged 25-45 took part over 8 weeks. Researchers measured pelvic floor muscle mov…

This study tested a fractional carbon dioxide laser treatment for women with vaginal and urinary symptoms like dryness, burning, pain during sex, and incontinence. One hundred women received three laser sessions about six weeks apart. The main goal was to see if symptoms improved…

This small pilot study tested whether injecting a gel-like substance (hyaluronic acid) into the vaginal area could help menopausal women with pain during sex and vaginal dryness. Twenty women received the injections and were followed for 8 weeks. The main goal was to see if the v…

This study tested whether a 10-week recovery program, co-led by a peer with mental illness and a professional, is feasible for people with mental illness in Taiwan. Twenty participants completed the program, which focused on recovery concepts, strengths, and goal setting. Researc…

This study tested a Portuguese version of the DIVA questionnaire to see if it reliably measures how vaginal aging symptoms (like dryness, itching, or pain) affect daily activities, sex life, emotions, and body image. 300 women with at least one symptom of vulvovaginal atrophy too…

This study looked at how thinking skills and brain activity differ in people who self-harm compared to those who don't. Researchers interviewed 316 adults and gave them thinking tests, with some also having brain scans. The goal was to better understand self-harm to help create m…

This study tested a program called Recovery Bridge, where trained peer specialists (people with lived experience of mental illness) helped veterans leaving a psychiatric hospital connect to outpatient care and community life. Fifteen veterans took part to see if the program was f…

This study looked at 56 women with endometriosis to see if severe pain during sex is linked to a condition called central sensitization, where the nervous system becomes overly sensitive to pain. Researchers used pain-pressure tests and daily surveys over 6 weeks to measure pain …

This study looked at how often insomnia occurs in people hospitalized for psychiatric conditions. Researchers checked 427 patients at 11 hospitals in Switzerland and Germany. They also explored whether age, gender, or type of disorder made insomnia more likely.

This study tested an 8-month program called 'Meaningful Activities and Recovery' (MA&R) for people with mental illness. The program helps people take part in activities that matter to them. 139 adults took part to see if the program improves activity engagement, recovery, and qua…

This study looked at 65 women with deep infiltrating endometriosis to see if the number of nerve fibers in their lesions is linked to how much pain they feel. Researchers measured nerve density in surgically removed tissue and compared it to pain scores reported by patients. The …

This completed study looked at 224 adults who already had at least one psychiatric condition to see how many also had undiagnosed ADHD. Researchers measured how often ADHD was missed and tracked quality of life in those diagnosed. The goal is to highlight the need for better dete…

This study looked at whether ospemifene, a non-hormonal drug for vaginal dryness, also affects brain activity in postmenopausal women with sexual interest-arousal disorder. Twenty-five women took the drug or a placebo and underwent brain scans while watching sexual videos or smel…