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The Impact of Perianal Disease on Patient's Sex Life

NCT07519850 · Status: RECRUITING · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 60

Last updated 2026-04-09

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Summary

Perianal diseases, such as perianal abcesses, anal fistulae and perianal Crohn's disease, are often associated with significant physical symptoms, including pain and chronic drainage. However, the impact of these conditions on a patient's personal life, intimacy, and body image-often referred to as "hidden morbidity"-is frequently overlooked in clinical practice.

The purpose of this prospective observational study is to evaluate the psychosexual burden in patients suffering from chronic perianal disease. Using validated tools (IIEF-5 for men, FSFI-6 for women) and a specialized Supplemental Patient-Reported Outcome Measure (PROM), researchers will investigate how the presence of surgical devices (such as setons), disease etiology, and clinical symptoms affect sexual function and self-esteem.

The study also aims to identify gaps in physician-patient communication regarding sexual health. By quantifying these impacts, the study seeks to promote a more holistic, patient-centered approach to the surgical management of perianal conditions.

Conditions

  • Perianal Crohn Disease
  • Perianal Fistula
  • Fistula in Ano
  • Perianal Abscess
  • Pilonidal Cyst/Fistula
  • Anal Fissure and Fistula

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Patient Reported Outcome Assessment (Questionnaires)

A one-time administration of a standardized psychosexual assessment battery. This includes the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF-5) for males, the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI-6) for females, and a 10-item supplemental Patient-Reported Outcome Measure (PROM) specifically designed to evaluate body-esteem and intimacy interference in perianal disease.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Aristotle University Of Thessaloniki

    collaborator OTHER

  • AHEPA University Hospital

    lead OTHER

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2026-03-31
Primary Completion
2026-05-15
Completion
2026-06-20

Countries

  • Greece

Study Locations

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