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Impact of COPD on Sexual Health, Loneliness, and Well-being

NCT06240078 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 521

Last updated 2025-06-24

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

Summary Person-centered care is a hot topic within healthcare, yet communication about patients' sexual health and intimacy issues remain too hot to handle within healthcare. Research indicates that sexual dysfunction and impaired sexual health are frequent among individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Despite patients expecting healthcare professionals to address intimacy issues; these issues are often neglected, since the topic is a taboo.

This study aims to address a gap in observational research by investigating the physical, psychological and social aspects of sexual health in both men and women with and without COPD. The primary hypothesis of this survey-based cross-sectional study is that COPD negatively impacts sexual health, leading to increased loneliness, relationship dissatisfaction, anxiety and/or depression, along with decreased health-related quality of life and well-being in patients. The study seeks to identify associations between impaired sexual health and these factors.

By fostering a new understanding of these aspects, this study is essential to promote person-centered communication about sexual health, addressing the often overlooked needs and concerns of individuals with COPD. Ultimately, the study has the potential to improve sexual health and overall well-being among individuals with COPD, contributing to a more person-centered approach in COPD care.

Conditions

  • Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive
  • Sexual Health
  • Loneliness
  • Well-Being, Psychological

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Region of Southern Denmark

    collaborator OTHER

  • Vejle Hospital

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Anders L. Ottesen, D.M.Sc. · Vejle Hospital, Lillebaelt Hospital

Eligibility

Min Age
40 Years
Max Age
99 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2024-02-20
Primary Completion
2024-09-19
Completion
2024-09-19

Countries

  • Denmark

Study Locations

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