Anorexia NervosaSD&ANNCT06253403
Female Sexual Dysfunction and Anorexia Nervosa
An observational study of Anorexia Nervosa and Sexual Function, run by Comenius University at 1 site in Slovakia.
Trial summary
The objective of this observational study is to investigate the potential influence of anorexia nervosa on the sexual health of women. The primary focus is to determine the presence of sexual dysfunction in individuals with anorexia nervosa and explore any potential correlation between eating disorders and sexual… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 50 years, women onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Anorexia Nervosa, Sexual Function, Woman
- What is being tested?
- psychotherapy
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- How many people
- 122 participants
- Where
- 1 siteSlovakia
- Study dates
- 15 May 2023to 31 Aug 2025
- 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 50 years
- Women only
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Study population: The subjects within the clinical group are women diagnosed with either AN or a history of anorexia nervosa
Who may be able to join
- clinic group :
- adult
- women
- diagnosis of anorexia nervosa
- from Slovakia and Czech Republic
- control group:
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- health women
- adult
- from Slovakia and Czech Republic
Who cannot join
- clinic group:
- healthy women
- man
- other diagnosis or disorder
- other country
- control group:
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- presence of some mental illness
- other country
- man
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Exploring Sexual Dysfunction in Women Affected by Anorexia Nervosa: Initial Insights
The objective of this observational study is to investigate the potential influence of anorexia nervosa on the sexual health of women. The primary focus is to determine the presence of sexual dysfunction in individuals with anorexia nervosa and explore any potential correlation between eating disorders and sexual dysfunction. To facilitate comparison, data from a control group comprising healthy women is incorporated alongside the clinical group data.
Read the detailed description
numerous studies indicate that women diagnosed with anorexia nervosa experience a discernible impact on their sexual well-being, often accompanied by symptoms of sexual dysfunction (SD). Such dysfunction may manifest as a diminished libido, reduced sexual desire, and challenges in achieving orgasm
- Conditions
- Anorexia Nervosa, Sexual Function, Woman
- Being tested
- psychotherapy
- Keywords
- sexual dysfunction, anorexia nervosa, women, libido
- Medical subject headings
- Anorexia Nervosa, Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
psychotherapyBehavioural
psychotherapy related to sexual intervention
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| clinic | adult women with anorexia nervosa or actual or after stabilization Receives: Behavioral: psychotherapy | |
| control | health adult women without any psychological or mental illnes |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Female Sexual function index (FSFI)
A self-administered questionnaire was utilized to gather information on participants' sexual experiences and satisfaction over the past four weeks. The questionnaire encompasses six domains: desire, arousal, lubrication, orgasm, satisfaction, and pain, each rated on a scale of 0 to 5. A lower score indicates a higher likelihood of sexual dysfunction.The maximum attainable score is 36 and minimum is 2, with a cut off of 26 serving as a potential diagnostic threshold for sexual dysfunction
Measured: 1 day
Secondary outcomes (1)
The Eating Disorder Examination - Questionnaire Short (EDE-QS
The Eating Disorder Examination - Questionnaire Short (EDE-QS) is a concise 12-item version featuring a 4-point response scale. The maximum attainable score is 36 and minimum is 0, with a cut off of 15 serving as a potential diagnostic threshold for eating disorder. Higher score indicate worse outcome.This instrument is designed to assess eating disorder (ED) symptoms observed within the preceding 7 days. The screening EDE-QS aims to efficiently identify probable ED symptomatology while demonstrating robust psychometric properties.
Measured: 1 day
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted12 Feb 2024
- Study start15 May 2023
- Primary completion31 Jan 2024
- Study completion31 Aug 2025
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Anorexia NervosaStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- 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
- Case-control
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 122 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Comenius University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Tatiana Hess, Comenius University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06253403
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- UK-FiF-PSYCH-AN- SEX-22-26
- Acronym
- SD&AN
- Status last verified
- Mar 2026
- First submitted
- 2 Feb 2024
- Last updated
- 19 Mar 2026
- 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 19 Mar 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Exploring Sexual Dysfunction in Women Affected by Anorexia Nervosa: Initial Insights
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06253403
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- SD&AN / UK-FiF-PSYCH-AN- SEX-22-26
- Conditions
- Anorexia Nervosa, Sexual Function, Woman
- Keywords
- sexual dysfunction, anorexia nervosa, women, libido
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 122 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Comenius UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 15 May 2023 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 31 Jan 2024 (actual)
- Study completion
- 31 Aug 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 12 Feb 2024 (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 objective of this observational study is to investigate the potential influence of anorexia nervosa on the sexual health of women. The primary focus is to determine the presence of sexual dysfunction in individuals with anorexia nervosa and explore any potential correlation between eating disorders and sexual dysfunction. To facilitate comparison, data from a control group comprising healthy women is incorporated alongside the clinical group data.
Detailed description
numerous studies indicate that women diagnosed with anorexia nervosa experience a discernible impact on their sexual well-being, often accompanied by symptoms of sexual dysfunction (SD). Such dysfunction may manifest as a diminished libido, reduced sexual desire, and challenges in achieving orgasm
Study design
- Observational model
- Case-control
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| clinic | – | Behavioral: psychotherapyadult women with anorexia nervosa or actual or after stabilization |
| control | – | –health adult women without any psychological or mental illnes |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 50 years
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
- Study population
- The subjects within the clinical group are women diagnosed with either AN or a history of anorexia nervosa
Key inclusion criteria (9 listed)
- adult
- women
- diagnosis of anorexia nervosa
- from Slovakia and Czech Republic
- health women
Key exclusion criteria (9 listed)
- healthy women
- man
- other diagnosis or disorder
- other country
- presence of some mental illness
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 |
|---|---|---|
| psychotherapypsychotherapy related to sexual intervention | Behavioural | clinic |
Primary outcome
Female Sexual function index (FSFI)
Time frame: 1 day
A self-administered questionnaire was utilized to gather information on participants' sexual experiences and satisfaction over the past four weeks. The questionnaire encompasses six domains: desire, arousal, lubrication, orgasm, satisfaction, and pain, each rated on a scale of 0 to 5. A lower score indicates a higher likelihood of sexual dysfunction.The maximum attainable score is 36 and minimum is 2, with a cut off of 26 serving as a potential diagnostic threshold for sexual dysfunction
1 secondary outcome
The Eating Disorder Examination - Questionnaire Short (EDE-QS
Time frame: 1 day
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 19 Mar 2026.
- 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.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Anorexia Nervosa and Sexual Function, run by Comenius University at 1 site in Slovakia.
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 9 inclusion and 9 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 19 Mar 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Slovakia. 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?
Female Sexual function index (FSFI) (time frame: 1 day). 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 19 Mar 2026.