Effects of Early Abuse on Adult Intimate Relationships

University of Texas at Austin1 site in 1 country148 target enrollmentApril 2005

ConditionsHypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder Female Sexual Arousal Disorder Female Orgasmic Disorder Major Depressive Disorder Post-traumatic Stress Disorder

Overview

Phase: Not Applicable
Intervention: Not specified
Conditions: Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder
Sponsor: University of Texas at Austin
Enrollment: 148
Locations: 1
Primary Endpoint: Sexual Dysfunction Interview
Status: Completed
Last Updated: 11 years ago

Overview Investigators Eligibility Criteria Outcomes Sites Similar Trials

Overview

Brief Summary

This study is designed to help us better understand the factors that affect the sexual lives of women who have been sexually mistreated during childhood. With this study we hope to learn about factors that may be promising targets for future treatments of sexual problems related to past sexual experiences. The investigators hypothesize that women who have experienced early sexual abuse are more likely to have sexual problems in adulthood than women who were not abuse in childhood.

Registry

clinicaltrials.gov

Start Date

April 2005

End Date

August 2014

Last Updated

11 years ago

Study Type

Interventional

Study Design

Single Group

Sex

Female

Investigators

Sponsor

University of Texas at Austin

Responsible Party

Principal Investigator

Tierney Kyle Ahrold Lorenz

Study Coordinator

University of Texas at Austin

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

•at least one involuntary sexual experience, defined as "unwanted oral, anal, or vaginal intercourse, penetration of the vagina or anus using objects or digits, or genital touching or fondling," before age 16 and no less than 2 years prior to enrollment.
•currently sexually active or cohabiting in a potentially sexual relationship.
•current sexual dysfunction, distress, or low sexual satisfaction

Exclusion Criteria

•traumatic event in the previous three months
•sexual abuse in the past two years
•diagnosis of a psychotic disorder in the previous six months
•significant suicidal or homicidal intent
•currently receiving psychotherapy for sexual or abuse-related concerns
•use of illicit drugs
•in a currently abusive relationship

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Sexual Dysfunction Interview

Time Frame: 6 months

Clinical classification of Female Sexual Dysfunctions including Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder, Female Sexual Arousal Disorder, and/or Female Orgasm Disorder