Sexual disorder

This study will test whether living in a self-contained, AI-managed community (called a Microcity) can improve mental health and reduce addiction in adults with conditions like autism, ADHD, substance use disorders, and behavioral addictions. Up to 1 million participants will liv…

This study tests two different stitching techniques for closing the uterus after a planned C-section. One method includes the inner lining of the uterus in the stitch, the other leaves it out. Researchers will use ultrasound 6 to 9 months later to see which method leads to fewer …

This study tests a short case management program for people who have been involuntarily admitted to a psychiatric hospital. The program, designed with input from people who have experienced coercion, provides up to five sessions with a nurse or social worker starting during the h…

This study tests two injection treatments for men with lifelong premature ejaculation that hasn't improved with standard drugs or therapy. Eighty men will receive either hyaluronic acid into the penis head or botox into a pelvic muscle. Researchers will track changes in ejaculati…

This study compares two vaginal treatments—estrogen and DHEA—for relieving menopause symptoms like vaginal dryness, discomfort, and painful intercourse. About 324 women aged 40-90 will use one of the treatments and report changes in symptoms and sexual health. The goal is to help…

This study looks at whether adding the drug bupropion (Wellbutrin) to standard hormone therapy can help women with early-stage breast cancer who have lost interest in sex. About 100 women will be randomly assigned to receive either their usual hormone therapy alone or with buprop…

This study tests whether a specific set of pelvic floor exercises (called Exercise G128) can help men with erectile dysfunction, urinary incontinence, or premature ejaculation. One hundred men aged 18 to 60 will do the exercises four times a week for one month and have bi-weekly …

This study will test whether pelvic floor-focused clinical Pilates exercises can reduce pain, improve self-esteem, body image, and quality of life in women with dyspareunia (painful intercourse). Twenty sexually active women aged 18-55 will participate. The goal is to see if this…

This study tests whether a type of cognitive training called Action-Based Cognitive Remediation (ABCR) can improve thinking skills in people with various psychiatric conditions like depression, schizophrenia, anxiety, PTSD, and autism. Participants will complete computer exercise…

This study tests a daily testosterone gel to see if it can safely improve sexual interest and arousal in women going through menopause. Researchers will compare the gel to a placebo in 150 women aged 40-65 who have been diagnosed with low sexual desire. The goal is to provide a m…

This study tests whether a non-surgical radiofrequency device can improve vaginal health and sexual function in postmenopausal women. Forty women aged 40-65 will receive either active treatment or a sham procedure over six weekly sessions. The goal is to see if this approach safe…

This study tests whether a cream containing both testosterone and estrogen works better than estrogen alone to reduce pain during sex for women with vulvodynia. About 44 adult women with moderate to severe pain will use one of the two creams daily. The goal is to find a more effe…

This study aims to adapt and validate a French version of the Recovery Assessment Scale (RAS), a questionnaire that measures how people feel about their own recovery from mental health conditions. Researchers will ask 260 adult psychiatric patients in France to fill out the RAS a…

This study looks at whether a group support program is practical and helpful for female partners of men who have viewed child sexual abuse material. Researchers will check if 15-20 women can be recruited within a year and if they find the program useful. The goal is to understand…

This observational study will examine whether the size and shape of the prostatic urethra and seminal vesicles, as seen on prostate MRI, are linked to premature ejaculation (PE) severity. Researchers will compare 150 men with and without PE, all already scheduled for an MRI. Part…

This study will test a tool called the Health Improvement Profile (HIP) in a mental health inpatient unit. The HIP is a checklist that helps clinicians spot physical health problems like high blood pressure or poor diet in people being treated for mental illness. Researchers will…

This study aims to better understand psychiatric disorders, thinking problems, and treatment side effects in 2000 cancer patients and their close relatives. Researchers will compare those with and without mental health issues to find patterns and improve care. No new treatments a…

This study will check how much psychiatric clients know about occupational therapy (OT) and whether their expectations are realistic. It will also evaluate how well OT interns explain health information and conduct interviews. Researchers will develop new tools to measure these s…