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Sexual health in arthritis patients under the microscope

NCT ID NCT07453628

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Altuğ Güner Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This completed study examined the link between erectile dysfunction, nerve pain, disease activity, and daily function in 90 men with axial spondyloarthritis (a type of arthritis affecting the spine). Participants were either on anti-TNF drugs, NSAIDs, or were healthy volunteers. Researchers used questionnaires to measure sexual function and pain, aiming to see if these factors are connected.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If the findings are clear, this could help doctors better understand and address sexual health issues in men with this type of arthritis.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed observational study, so it cannot prove cause and effect. Results may not apply to all patients.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Participants

90 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Feb 2021

Finished

Jul 2021

Lead sponsor

A government agency

The lead sponsor is a government body.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

The study population consists of male patients with ankylosing spondylitis followed at a tertiary university hospital outpatient clinic and age-matched healthy male volunteers. Patients are grouped according to ongoing treatment (anti-TNF therapy or NSAIDs). Healthy controls are recruited from hospital staff relatives. All participants are adults able to provide informed consent and complete validated questionnaires.

Ages

Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)

Sex

Male participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.

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Inclusion Criteria: Male participants aged 18 years or older Diagnosis of ankylosing spondylitis according to accepted classification criteria (for patient groups) Receiving anti-TNF therapy or NSAIDs for at least 3 months (for patient groups) Ability to understand and complete study questionnaires Provided written informed consent For healthy control group: Male volunteers aged 18 years or older No history of inflammatory rheumatic disease Exclusion Criteria: Age under 18 years Use of anti-TNF therapy or NSAIDs for less than 3 months History of neurological disorders affecting sexual function Known severe psychiatric illness Use of medications known to significantly affect sexual function (e.g., antidepressants, antipsychotics) Refusal to participate or incomplete questionnaire data

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

ankylosing spondylitis physiological sexual disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Ankylosing spondylitis Sexual dysfunction

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Uludag University Faculty of Medicine

    Bursa, 16059, Turkey (Türkiye)

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