Creating emotionally-enhanced genital sexual arousal in a community sample: A pilot study

Completed

• Conditions: seksueel functioneren; but rather a normal reaction (i.e. sexual arousal); disease; NA; no disorder; or condition is being investigated

• Registration Number: NL-OMON46430
• Lead Sponsor: Vrije Universiteit Medisch Centrum

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Last Update Posted: 15 April 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 30

Inclusion Criteria

male, 18-40 years old

Exclusion Criteria

self-reported erectile disfunctions, heart problems, recent or current use of medication that may affect sexual response or heart function, recent or current medical disorders that may affect sexual response or heart function, major psychiatric problems or drug abuse

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational non invasive
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>In this pilot study we primarily aim to assess whether it is possible to<br /><br>enhance genital sexual arousal in men by means of excitation transfer.<br /><br>Additionally, we aim to explore the optimal parameters to create this effect,<br /><br>e.g. the nature of the stimulus and the order of presentation.</p><br>

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>Secondarily, we aim to assess if sympathetic arousal levels (assessed by means<br /><br>of heart rate and HRV) are associated with enhanced sexual responses (assessed<br /><br>by penile circumference) to the various stimuli. Third, we aim to assess if<br /><br>there is an association between erectile response, subjective sexual arousal<br /><br>and self-reported sexual interest. </p><br>