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Acupressure and the sexual function of women taking antidepressants

Not Applicable
Conditions
Sexual dysfunction.
Sexual dysfunction not due to a substance or known physiological condition
Registration Number
IRCT20160524028038N10
Lead Sponsor
Yasouj University of Medical Sciences
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Complete
Sex
Female
Target Recruitment
60
Inclusion Criteria

Desire to participate in the study
Age 18-45 years
Literacy for reading and writing
Score less than 20 and diagnose mild to moderate depression on the Hamilton scale
2 hours after the last meal
At least 4 weeks of treatment with antidepressant drugs affect sexual function
Married and having a sexual partner who is present at least 50% of the month

Exclusion Criteria

Unwillingness to participate in the study
Presence of infectious and skin diseases, acute rheumatoid arthritis, wounds or skin infections at the site of acupressure intervention
Existence of speech or hearing problems
Addiction and alcohol using in person or his partner
Sexual problems before taking antidepressants
Loss of relatives or friends in the last six months
Chronic diseases such as cardiovascular, thyroid, arthritis, diabetes, epilepsy, kidney disorders

Study & Design

Study Type
interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Score of sexual function based on Female sexual function index questionnaire. Timepoint: Before and two months after the intervention. Method of measurement: Female sexual function index questionnaire.
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
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