Developing and assessing the feasibility of a psychosexual treatment for sexual difficulties in people with multiple sclerosis.

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Adults with multiple sclerosis experiencing sexual difficulties; Nervous System Diseases

• Registration Number: ISRCTN12202900
• Lead Sponsor: South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2023-02-28
• Last Update Posted: 19 February 2024
• Study Completion: 2024-06-30

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Ongoing
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 50

Inclusion Criteria

For PwMS in the intervention study:
1. Confirmed diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis (using McDonalds revised criteria)
2. Attending the neurology clinic at one of the participating research sites
3. Aged =18 years
4. Affirmative response to the following question: Are you currently experiencing any sort of sexual or intimacy difficulty?
5. Able and willing to provide informed consent

For facilitators participating in nested qualitative study:
6. Clinical staff at research sites that work with people with Multiple Sclerosis

Exclusion Criteria

For PwMS in the intervention study
1. Severe visual or hearing impairments which would impact the ability to engage in the intervention
2. Severe mental health disorder (e.g., psychosis) which would impact the ability to engage in the intervention
3. Currently receiving psychotherapy or are participating in any other psychological intervention trial
4. Insufficient verbal and/or written proficiency in English

For facilitators participating in nested qualitative study:
5. Unable or unwilling to consent to participate in the follow up interviews

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified