Providing Insight Into and Mindfulness for Situational Erectile Dysfunction

Launched by VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH · Apr 7, 2020

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is exploring a new approach to help men who experience situational erectile dysfunction (ED), which means they have trouble achieving or maintaining an erection in specific situations, often related to stress or anxiety. The study will test a program called mindfulness-based psychosexual therapy (MBPST), which consists of six group sessions designed to help participants better understand their sexual challenges and develop healthier coping strategies. Researchers want to see if this therapy can improve sexual functioning, relationship satisfaction, and whether participants find the treatment acceptable.

To participate in this trial, men must be at least 19 years old and have been diagnosed with situational ED for at least six months. They should be comfortable joining a small group of 6-10 people and willing to stop using any medications for ED during the treatment period. However, the study is not suitable for those who have ongoing health issues that could interfere with participation or who don’t feel comfortable in a group setting. Participants can expect a supportive environment where they can share experiences and learn mindfulness techniques to help improve their sexual health.

Gender

MALE

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• This study is open to individuals who are:
• • Diagnosed with situational erectile dysfunction (ED) of at least 6 months duration, as assessed by a physician at the BC Centre for Sexual Medicine according to DSM-5 criteria
• • 19 years of age or older
• • Fluent enough in English to participate in group
• • Willing to abstain from using medications for ED (i.e., PDE5 inhibitors, intracavernosal injections, MUSE etc.) from the start of treatment until the 1-month follow-up (totaling 10 weeks)
• • Comfortable and interested in participating in a small group format with 6-10 others
• Exclusion Criteria:
• This study is not suitable for individuals who:
• • Do not experience an exacerbation of ED in the partnered context
• • Have a current unmanaged health condition (e.g., unmanaged diabetes mellitus) or unstable mental health condition (e.g., severe depression/anxiety, active suicidal ideation) that would interfere with self- or partnered-sexual activities or with group participation
• • Do no feel comfortable participating in a small group format with 6-10 others