Postpartum Sexual Function in Pregnant Women With COVID-19

March 28, 2023 updated by: Merve Aldikactioglu Talmac, MD, Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Training and Research Hospital

Evaluation of Pregnant Women Diagnosed With COVID-19 Using Carol Postpartum Sexual Function and Dyspareunia Scale

The aim of this study is to identify women with postpartum sexual dysfunction and dyspareunia risk in the early period and to use the treatment and care services they need effectively. Our secondary aim is to reveal the difference in sexual life in the postpartum period between healthy pregnant women and pregnant women diagnosed with COVID-19.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

140

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Contact

  • Name: Merve Aldikactioglu Talmac, M.D.
  • Phone Number: +905325602366
  • Email: drmrve@hotmail.com

Study Locations

    • Halkali
      • Istanbul, Halkali, Turkey, 34307
        • Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Training and Research Hospital

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 45 years (Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

Female

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

In the reproductive age between 18-45 years old, two groups of 70 people will be selected, consisting of puerperant diagnosed with COVID-19 and healthy puerperant. Patients who have cesarean or vaginal delivery at the end of the study group, who do not have sexual intercourse dysfunction for another reason (such as Stage 3-4 perineal injury, vaginismus) will be selected.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Pregnant Patient with COVID-19

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Those with known sexual dysfunction disorder

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
COVID-19
Pregnant women with COVID-19 who have given birth
Control
Healthy pregnant women who have given birth

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Evaluation of pregnant women diagnosed with COVID-19 using Carol Postpartum Sexual Function and Dyspareunia Scale
Time Frame: 3 months
In the study planned to be carried out, it is aimed to identify women at risk of postpartum sexual dysfunction and dyspareunia early and benefit from the treatment and care services they need effectively.
3 months

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Evaluation of pregnant women diagnosed with COVID-19 using Carol Postpartum Sexual Function and Dyspareunia Scale
Time Frame: 3 Months
To reveal the difference in sexual life in postpartum period between healthy pregnant women and pregnant women diagnosed with COVID-19.
3 Months

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Publications and helpful links

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Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

May 14, 2020

Primary Completion (Actual)

September 25, 2020

Study Completion (Actual)

September 30, 2020

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

May 14, 2020

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 14, 2020

First Posted (Actual)

May 15, 2020

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

March 30, 2023

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

March 28, 2023

Last Verified

March 1, 2023

More Information

Terms related to this study

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

IPD Sharing Supporting Information Type

  • STUDY_PROTOCOL
  • SAP
  • ICF
  • ANALYTIC_CODE
  • CSR

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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