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Stroke Survivors' sex lives get a boost from Nurse-Led counseling

NCT ID NCT06278363

Symptom relief Sponsor: IRCCS Centro Neurolesi Bonino Pulejo Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether specialized sexual nursing care could help stroke patients and their partners manage sexual difficulties. Thirty stroke survivors and their partners were split into two groups: one received personalized counseling and education from trained nurses, while the other got standard care. Results suggest the nursing care improved body awareness, sexual function, and quality of life for both patients and partners.

What this could mean

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Active substance
sexual nursing care (counseling, education, partner involvement)
What this could lead to
If this approach works, it could help stroke patients and their partners manage sexual difficulties and improve their quality of life.
What could go wrong
This was a small, completed study with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The intervention is counseling-based, not a drug, so benefits may vary.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

30 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Nov 2023

Finished

Dec 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 70 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Clinical and neuroradiological diagnosis of ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke. * Age between 18 and 70 years. * Patients in the subacute phase (1-3 months post-event). Exclusion Criteria: * Pre-existing neurodegenerative diseases (e.g., multiple sclerosis). * Endocrine-metabolic and psychiatric pathologies that may interfere with sexual function. * Global aphasia or other cognitive impairments that hinder active participation in training.

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Conditions

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physiological sexual disorder Sexuality stroke disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Stroke

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • IRCCS Centro Neurolesi Bonino Pulejo

    Messina, Italy/Messina, 98124, Italy

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