An observational study in Sexual Dysfunction and Myofascial Pain Syndrome, sponsored by Konya Beyhekim Training and Research Hospital. Completed at 1 site in Turkey. Open to female participants aged 18 Years to 50 Years, including healthy volunteers. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2025-05-13.
Sponsored by Konya Beyhekim Training and Research Hospital · Observational
This study evaluates the frequency of sexual dysfunction in women with myofascial pain syndrome and its relationship with clinical parameters.
The frequency of sexual dysfunction in reproductive-aged married women with primary myofascial pain syndrome will be evaluated in a prospective, cross-sectional survey-type study. The medical history of each participant was obtained and they underwent a detailed physical examination. Sociodemographic and clinic characteristics of all participants (age, education, marital status, employment status, family structure, income status, Body Mass Index(BMI), disease duration, number of pregnancies, sleep quality, etc.) were recorded. Pain and fatigue levels of the patients were measured by the visual pain scale (VAS), mood states by the Beck depression index (BDI), sexual function of the participants was assessed by the 0-10 Visual Analog Scale (VAS) to assess the degree of importance of sexuality (the sexuality-importance score). In addition, weekly/monthly sexual intercourse frequency was asked to all participants (patient and control groups). The questionnaires were administered to all participants in a room where they were alone with a female physician, and a suitable environment was provided for the patients to fill out the questionnaire. Patients were assured of the confidentiality of their information. Only questions that were not understood by the patient were explained without guidance.
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40 patients with primer myofascial pain syndrome and 40 healthy volunteers
Exclusion Criteria:
pain for at least three months (myofascial pain) reproductive-aged married womens (18-50 years)
Other: visual pain scale (VASpain/fatigue), Beck depression index (BDI), the sexuality-importance score, sexual intercourse frequency
Healthy control of reproductive-aged married women with compatible sociodemographic characteristics
Other: visual pain scale (VASpain/fatigue), Beck depression index (BDI), the sexuality-importance score, sexual intercourse frequency
visual pain scale (VASpain/fatigue), Beck depression index (BDI), the sexuality-importance score, sexual intercourse frequency
Sexuality-importance score
Sexual function of the participants was assessed by the 0 (never mind)-10(very important) Visual Analog Scale (VAS) to assess the degree of importance of sexuality.
Time frame: 11.05.2022-15.03.2023 (cross-sectional)
The frequency of sexual intercourse
Weekly/monthly sexual intercourse frequency was asked of all participants.
Time frame: 11.05.2022-15.03.2023 (cross-sectional
Visual analog scale (VAS pain/fatigue)
All participants were assessed in terms of pain and fatigue levels by means of a visual analogue scale of 0-10 cm (VAS).
Time frame: 11.05.2022 - 15.03.2023 (cross-sectional)
Beck depression index (BDI)
In the assessment of depression severity, the Turkish version of the 21-item Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) was used, which is one of the most common psychometric tests used and a value of 0 to 3 is assigned for each answer to each item.
Time frame: 11.05.2022 - 15.03.2023 (cross-sectional)
Plan to share: No
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