Effects of Early Abuse on Adult Intimate Relationships

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Conditions studied: Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder, Female Sexual Arousal Disorder, Female Orgasmic Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder

In brief

This study is designed to help us better understand the factors that affect the sexual lives of women who have been sexually mistreated during childhood. With this study we hope to learn about factors that may be promising targets for future treatments of sexual problems related to past sexual experiences. The investigators hypothesize that women who have experienced early sexual abuse are more likely to have sexual problems in adulthood than women who were not abuse in childhood.

Key facts

Study ID: NCT01803802
Run by: University of Texas at Austin
People needed: 148
Starts: 2005-04-01
Expected to finish: 2014-08-01
Last updated by the study team: 2014-12-02

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

at least one involuntary sexual experience, defined as "unwanted oral, anal, or vaginal intercourse, penetration of the vagina or anus using objects or digits, or genital touching or fondling," before age 16 and no less than 2 years prior to enrollment.
currently sexually active or cohabiting in a potentially sexual relationship.
current sexual dysfunction, distress, or low sexual satisfaction

You may not qualify if…

traumatic event in the previous three months
sexual abuse in the past two years
diagnosis of a psychotic disorder in the previous six months
significant suicidal or homicidal intent
currently receiving psychotherapy for sexual or abuse-related concerns
use of illicit drugs
in a currently abusive relationship

Where it is running

University of Texas at Austin — Austin, Texas, United States

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