Erectile Aid Use in Post-phalloplasty and Post-metoidioplasty Transgender Patients
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Conditions studied: Transgenderism, Erectile Dysfunction, Gender Dysphoria, Sexual Dysfunction
In brief
This study seeks to explore the various methods used by transgender men for sexual intercourse following phalloplasty or metoidioplasty, focusing on their satisfaction with different erectile aids, as well as the satisfaction of their partners. Phalloplasty and metoidioplasty are gender-affirming surgeries that often require additional aids to achieve the desired sexual function, particularly for penetration. While internal erectile prostheses are common after phalloplasty, they come with high complication rates, leading some patients to opt for non-surgical aids. However, the effectiveness and comfort of these aids are not well-documented. This study aims to fill this gap by examining the types of aids transgender men use, how well these aids meet their sexual needs, and how satisfied both they and their partners are with the outcomes, providing much-needed insight for healthcare providers and patients alike.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT06639763
- Run by
- University Hospital, Ghent
- People needed
- 1000
- Starts
- 2024-07-06
- Expected to finish
- 2025-06-30
- Last updated by the study team
- 2024-10-15
Who can join
Age: 18 and older. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Patient and partner age ≥ 18 years.
- Transgender or gender non-conforming individuals (and their partners).
- Patients have undergone phalloplasty or metoidioplasty as a form of genital gender affirming surgery.
- ≥6 months after phalloplasty or metoidioplasty (any type of flap or technique is allowed).
- Sexually active or has been sexually active since phalloplasty or metoidioplasty with a partner or main sexual partner.
- Voluntarily agreed that the data may be used for an anonymized scientific study.
You may not qualify if…
- Patient age \< 18 years.
- Cisgender patients treated with phalloplasty or metoidioplasty for various reasons.
- \<6 months after phalloplasty or metoidioplasty.
- Not sexually active since phalloplasty/metoidioplasty.
- Patient and/or partner have no interest in penetrative sexual intercourse.
Where it is running
- Department of Urology, University Hospital Ghent — Ghent, East-Flanders, Belgium (enrolling)
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