New counseling model aims to boost postpartum sexual quality of life

NCT ID NCT05796180

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Lokman Hekim University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether a specific type of sexual health counseling, called the BETTER model, can improve the sexual quality of life for women after giving birth. Sixty first-time mothers who had vaginal deliveries were randomly assigned to receive either the counseling or standard care. Researchers measured sexual function and satisfaction using questionnaires to see if the counseling made a difference.

What this could mean

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Active substance: sexual health counseling based on the BETTER model
What this could lead to: If successful, this counseling approach could help new mothers improve their sexual well-being after childbirth.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with only 60 participants, so results may not apply to all women. The primary scale is still under development, limiting reliability.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Behavior Sexuality

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

HEALTH KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES, PRACTICE SEXUALITY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Lokman Hekim Etlik Hospital

Ankara, Keçiören, Turkey (Türkiye)

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