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Behavioral Intervention

Group Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder

N/A
Recruiting
Led By Caroline Pukall, PhD
Research Sponsored by Dr. Caroline Pukall
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 6 months after the end of the program
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial seeks to study the effectiveness of a group therapy program for women with PGAD/GPD, which includes elements of CBT, ACT, and DBT. Participants will provide survey responses before, during, and after treatment.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for women in Ontario, Canada who have been diagnosed with Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder/Genitopelvic Dysesthesia. Participants must be over 18, fluent in English, and comfortable discussing their health and sexuality online. Those not fluent in English or uncomfortable with group therapy discussions are excluded.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests an 8-week virtual group program using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy techniques to manage symptoms of PGAD/GPD. It includes education, skill-building, and discussion sessions aimed at improving mental health and sexual wellness.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since the intervention involves therapy without medication, typical medical side effects are not expected. However, participants may experience emotional discomfort or distress when discussing sensitive topics related to their condition.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~6 months after the end of the program
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 6 months after the end of the program for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Symptom distress
Symptom intensity
Secondary outcome measures
Resilience
Symptom catastrophizing
Symptom self-efficacy
Other outcome measures
Alliance
Anxiety
Depression
+4 more

Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Cognitive behavioural therapyExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
The group therapy program (virtual, synchronous) involves elements based in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT).
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Cognitive behavioural therapy
2009
Completed Phase 4
~750

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Dr. Caroline PukallLead Sponsor
1 Previous Clinical Trials
50 Total Patients Enrolled
Queen's UniversityLead Sponsor
366 Previous Clinical Trials
121,712 Total Patients Enrolled
Caroline Pukall, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorQueen's University
3 Previous Clinical Trials
120 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Group Cognitive-behavioural Treatment Program (Behavioral Intervention) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05919784 — N/A
Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder Research Study Groups: Cognitive behavioural therapy
Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder Clinical Trial 2023: Group Cognitive-behavioural Treatment Program Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05919784 — N/A
Group Cognitive-behavioural Treatment Program (Behavioral Intervention) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05919784 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Are there any slots still available to join this research project?

"Affirmative. Clinicaltrials.gov portrays the trial as still actively recruiting; it was initially posted on April 24th 2023 and most recently updated June 23rd 2023, requesting 25 participants from a single site."

Answered by AI

What is the aggregate figure for those joining this clinical trial?

"Correct. According to clinicaltrials.gov, the trial initiated on April 24th 2023 and is currently enrolling patients. 25 participants are being sought for a single site."

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~17 spots leftby Dec 2026