New study aims to help nurses talk about sex with men who have IBD
NCT ID NCT06562751
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study aims to create a tool that helps nurses better assess and care for the sexual health needs of men with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The research involved 792 participants, including men with IBD and their partners, as well as healthcare professionals. The goal is to improve understanding and support for a neglected area of care.
This is an AI summary of the original study and may miss details. Read our disclaimer.
Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
-
792 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
-
Oct 2024
- Finished
-
Jan 2026
- Lead sponsor
-
Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
As above
- Ages
-
18 years and older
- Sex
-
Male participants only
- Healthy volunteers
-
Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
Show the full entry requirements Hide the full entry requirements
Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: A diagnosis of Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis or IBD-U who identifies as male OR Currently in (or in the last 5 years) an intimate partnership with a person who identifies as male and has a diagnosis for Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis or IBD-U. OR An NHS employee whose current employment involves oversight of the delivery and provision of a secondary care IBD patient service within their employing organisation. This may be a healthcare professional or non-clinical manager. OR A registered nurse who as part of their current role is responsible of the provision of care to patients with IBD. OR A health professional registered with the GMC, NMC or HCPC whose professional role is considered part of the IBD multidisciplinary team. Currently or previously employed in a role that directly provides care, support or advice to men with a diagnosis of IBD. OR A representative of a charitable, not-for profit, professional, public or governmental organisation that is engaged with men who suffer from long term conditions or IBD specifically. Exclusion criteria: Unable to provide informed consent Less than 18 years old Does not speak English Not able to participate in the research activity (questionnaire, interview, focus group or workshop)
Get updates
Get notified about this study
Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for Crohn disease are added.
Genom att skicka in godkänner du våra Användarvillkor
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
-
Sarah Ma
York, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom
More trials for these conditions
Other studies related to the condition(s) this trial covers.
- Can immune aging blood tests predict which older IBD patients thrive on advanced therapies?
- Ulcerative colitis drugs put under the microscope for hidden clot risk
- Can a cheap Anti-Inflammatory drug calm ulcerative colitis?
- Can early symptom relief predict who stays on IBD biologic?
- Can a liquid diet calm Crohn's in kids?
- Which IBD therapy works best for kids? researchers compare two approaches