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Can talking about sex during pregnancy boost mood and marital happiness?

NCT ID NCT07517549

Symptom relief Sponsor: Ordu University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether sexual counseling during pregnancy can improve sexual function, marital adjustment, and emotional health. About 70 pregnant women will receive either counseling or standard care. Researchers will measure changes before delivery and three months after birth.

What this could mean

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Active substance
sexual counseling based on the extended PLISSIT model
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, non-drug way to help pregnant women and new mothers improve their sexual well-being and emotional health.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 70 participants, so results may not apply widely. The topic is sensitive and cultural factors could affect outcomes.

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Study facts

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

Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 70 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Mar 2026

Expected to finish

Nov 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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

Ages

18 to 45 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Eligibility criteria; * Volunteers to participate in the research, * primary school graduate, * Pregnant between 16-20 weeks * Having a single pregnancy, * Able to understand and speak Turkish, * Living with his wife for the past four weeks, * No threat of abortion or premature birth, Exclusion Criteria: * Someone who has been diagnosed with a chronic illness, * People with diagnosed physical and mental health issues, * Someone who has been diagnosed with a psychological disorder, * Having a high-risk pregnancy, * Having an IVF pregnancy, * Low threat, * Anyone who has been diagnosed with any sexually transmitted disease, either themselves or in their partner, * Those using medications that may negatively affect sexual function, * including antipsychotics, antihypertensives, phenobarbital, and opioids.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety disorder Depression depressive disorder pregnancy disorder Sexuality

As listed by the trial registrant

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Depression Pregnancy related Sexuality

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ordu University

    RECRUITING

    Altinordu, Ordu, 52200, Turkey (Türkiye)

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