Sexual DysfunctionNCT04395885
Sexual Function During COVID 19 Pandemic
An observational study of Sexual Dysfunction, run by Assiut University at 2 sites in Egypt.
Trial summary
The outbreak of a new Coronavirus disease (COVID-19), caused by the 2019-nCoV infection in December 2019 is one of the most severe global epidemic health problems.The rapid contagion of this Novel virus has provoked the World Health Organization (WHO) to classifying the outbreak as a "Public Health Emergency of… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 40 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Sexual Dysfunction
- What is being tested?
- Electronic questionnaire
- How many people
- 306 participants
- Where
- 2 sitesEgypt
- Study dates
- 1 Jun 2020to 15 Sep 2020
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 40 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Study population: health care staff, regardless of gender, who is actively working during the outbreak, will be invited to participate in this study by filling anonyms electronic survey. And an age matched group of non-health worker individuals.
Who may be able to join
- health care staff
- working during the outbreak
Who cannot join
- refuse to participate
Trial locations and contacts
2 sites in 1 country.
Egypt2 sites
Ahmed Abbas
Assiut, Cairo Governorate, 002
Assiut Faculty of Medicine
Asyut
About this study
Official title: Sexual Function Among Egyptian Healthcare Professionals During COVID 19 Pandemic
The outbreak of a new Coronavirus disease (COVID-19), caused by the 2019-nCoV infection in December 2019 is one of the most severe global epidemic health problems.The rapid contagion of this Novel virus has provoked the World Health Organization (WHO) to classifying the outbreak as a "Public Health Emergency of International Concern" on January 30 2020 to a "Pandemic" on March 11th 2020
- Conditions
- Sexual Dysfunction
- Being tested
- Electronic questionnaire
- Medical subject headings
- Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Electronic questionnaireOther
Assess the current sexuality according to the gender using sexual questionnaires for men and women were adapted from the Arabic validated version of the five-item International Index of Erectile Function which is a validated, multidimensional, self-administered questionnaire used for the clinical assessment of erectile dysfunction.and for female Arabic validated version of the Female Sexual Function Index
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| study group | health care staff, regardless of gender, who is actively working during the outbreak Receives: Other: Electronic questionnaire | |
| control group | age matched group of non-health worker individuals. Receives: Other: Electronic questionnaire |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
The percentage of study participants diagnosed with sexual dysfunction
The diagnosis will be made based on the score results
Measured: one month
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted20 May 2020
- Study start1 Jun 2020
- Primary completion31 Aug 2020
- Study completion15 Sep 2020
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Sexual DysfunctionStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Assiut UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 306 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Assiut University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Ahmed Mohamed Abbas, Assiut University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04395885
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- SFCOV
- Status last verified
- Oct 2020
- First submitted
- 19 May 2020
- Last updated
- 6 Oct 2020
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 6 Oct 2020. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Sexual Function Among Egyptian Healthcare Professionals During COVID 19 Pandemic
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04395885
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- SFCOV
- Conditions
- Sexual Dysfunction
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 306 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Assiut UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Jun 2020 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 31 Aug 2020 (actual)
- Study completion
- 15 Sep 2020 (actual)
- First posted
- 20 May 2020 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The outbreak of a new Coronavirus disease (COVID-19), caused by the 2019-nCoV infection in December 2019 is one of the most severe global epidemic health problems.The rapid contagion of this Novel virus has provoked the World Health Organization (WHO) to classifying the outbreak as a "Public Health Emergency of International Concern" on January 30 2020 to a "Pandemic" on March 11th 2020
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| study group | – | Other: Electronic questionnairehealth care staff, regardless of gender, who is actively working during the outbreak |
| control group | – | Other: Electronic questionnaireage matched group of non-health worker individuals. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 40 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
- Study population
- health care staff, regardless of gender, who is actively working during the outbreak, will be invited to participate in this study by filling anonyms electronic survey. And an age matched group of non-health worker individuals.
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- health care staff
- working during the outbreak
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- refuse to participate
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Electronic questionnaireAssess the current sexuality according to the gender using sexual questionnaires for men and women were adapted from the Arabic validated version of the five-item International Index of Erectile Function which is a validated, multidimensional, self-administered questionnaire used for the clinical assessment of erectile dysfunction.and for female Arabic validated version of the Female Sexual Function Index | Other | control group, study group |
Primary outcome
The percentage of study participants diagnosed with sexual dysfunction
Time frame: one month
The diagnosis will be made based on the score results
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 6 Oct 2020.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
2 sites in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Sexual Dysfunction, run by Assiut University at 2 sites in Egypt.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 2 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 6 Oct 2020. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 2 sites in Egypt. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
The percentage of study participants diagnosed with sexual dysfunction (time frame: one month). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 6 Oct 2020; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 28 Oct 2026.