Relationship Between Pelvic Floor Dysfunctions and Sexual Dysfunction in Female Patients with Systemic Sclerosis

Launched by ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY - CERRAHPASA · Jan 9, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at how problems with the pelvic floor (the muscles and tissues that support the organs in the pelvic area) can affect sexual function in women with a condition called systemic sclerosis (SSc). Systemic sclerosis is a serious autoimmune disease that can affect the skin and other organs. The researchers want to understand the connection between pelvic floor issues and sexual problems in these women to improve their quality of life.

To participate, women must be between 18 and 64 years old, diagnosed with systemic sclerosis, and currently sexually active. They also need to not have gone through menopause. There will be a comparison group of healthy women of the same age range who meet similar criteria but do not have any chronic diseases or a history of certain surgeries. While the trial is not yet recruiting participants, those who join can expect to contribute valuable information that may help others facing similar challenges in the future.

Gender

FEMALE

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • female gender
• • being between 18-64 years old
• • having a diagnosis of systemic sclerosis (SSc)
• • being sexually active, and not having entered menopause
• • The control group will consist of healthy women aged 18-64 years who are sexually active, have not entered menopause, have no history of urological or gynecological surgeries other than cesarean section, and have no rheumatologic or severe chronic diseases.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • the presence of current or past rheumatologic diseases other than SSc
• • the presence of current urogynecological diseases
• • a history of urological or gynecological surgeries other than cesarean section.