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Sexual Nursing Care in Stroke Patients

NCT06278363 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 30

Last updated 2026-04-03

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Summary

The study aims to assess the impact of "sexual nursing care" on sexual dysfunctions in Italian stroke patients.

The method involves a randomized clinical trial with two groups: one receiving specific sexual care and the other standard care, both involving the partner. Various assessment scales are used, and four outpatient interventions are administered over six months.

Results indicate improvement in body awareness, management of sexual dysfunctions, relational dynamics, and quality of life for both patients and partners.

In conclusion, the importance of sexual health in stroke patients is highlighted as an indicator of quality of life. Targeted nursing interventions can facilitate timely diagnosis and a personalized approach to patients and partners.

Conditions

Interventions

OTHER

Sexual Nursing care

The Sexual Nursing Care approach is a specialized intervention for stroke patients and partners, addressing sexual health needs. It includes personalized counseling sessions with trained nurses, assessing dysfunctions and medical history. Active partner involvement fosters intimacy and understanding. Both receive sexual education covering anatomy, physiology, and post-stroke changes. Recommendations for activities like Kegel exercises are provided. Structured outpatient sessions occur, lasting 45 minutes, facilitated by a nurse. Pre- and post-treatment assessments are conducted to identify contraindications. Emerging issues during treatment are promptly communicated for management. Sexual Nursing Care aims to holistically address post-stroke sexual health and relational needs, improving awareness and communication. Coaching and Counselling can be provided also via telemedicine.

OTHER

Standard Nursing Care

Group 2 patients receive standard nursing care without structured interventions for sexual dysfunctions. Management relies on clinical case and routine care procedures. No specific sexual sphere interventions are provided. Any emerging issues needing diagnostic investigation are reported to the specialist. Both groups are assessed quantitatively for counseling effects on sexual and relational aspects and qualitatively for psychorelational changes and mood impact on couple's quality of life.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • IRCCS Centro Neurolesi Bonino Pulejo

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Provvidenza Tommasello, MsC · IRCCS Centro Neurolesi Bonino Pulejo

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
70 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2023-11-01
Primary Completion
2025-01-30
Completion
2025-12-30

Countries

  • Italy

Study Locations

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