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Sexual Risk BehaviorNCT06763016

Distant Group Counseling and Sexual Myths and Attitudes in Young Adults

A study testing Cognitive Behavioural Theory-based group consultation in people with Sexual Risk Behavior and Sexuality, run by Ege University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).

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Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

This study investigates the impact of distant group counseling through an online platform on sexual myths and sexual attitudes among young adults. The research design and methodology were carefully planned following the Checklist for Reporting Results of Internet E-Surveys online research guide, ensuring that the… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 29 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Sexual Risk Behavior, Sexuality
What is being tested?
Cognitive Behavioural Theory-based group consultation
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
55 participants
Where
1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
Study dates
10 Jun 2022to 10 Feb 2023
Phase
Interventional
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 29 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult

Who may be able to join

  • In order to be eligible for participation, individuals had to meet the following criteria: be between 18-29 years of age (This period is defined as 'emerging adulthood' (Arnett, 2000), volunteer for the study, possess the necessary technological resources, and not having received any previous training on sexual health education during data collection.

Who cannot join

  • Have a physical or sensory impairment that would affect the ability to use online technology (e.g., history of temporal brain damage, limb loss, hearing loss, etc.), Have a psychiatric diagnosis that would affect decision-making and orientation assessment abilities, Be receiving any professional support that could potentially influence their sexual myths and attitudes when data collection process.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
  • Ege University

    Izmir, 35100

Other trials in Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

Official title: The Effect of Distant Group Counseling on Sexual Myths' and Attitudes in Young Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial

This study investigates the impact of distant group counseling through an online platform on sexual myths and sexual attitudes among young adults. The research design and methodology were carefully planned following the Checklist for Reporting Results of Internet E-Surveys online research guide, ensuring that the study adhered to robust research protocols. The CONSORT model was applied, including its flowchart, to enhance the transparency of the study and ensure the reproducibility of the research.

The hypotheses formulated for this randomized controlled trial are as follows:

  1. There is a significant difference in the Sexual Myths Scale (SMS) pretest-posttest-follow-up scores in the intervention group.
  2. There is a significant difference in the Hendrick Sexual Attitudes Scale (HSAS) pretest-posttest-follow-up scores in the intervention group.
  3. There is a significant difference in the SMS pretest-posttest-follow-up scores, favoring the intervention group.
  4. There is a significant difference in the HSAS pretest-posttest-follow-up scores, favoring the intervention group.
Read the detailed description

Data were gathered through pretest, posttest, and follow-up assessments using established scales, including information form, the Sexual Myths Scale (SMS) and the Hendrick Sexual Attitudes Scale (HSAS).

The study followed a randomized controlled trial design, and participants were randomly assigned to either the intervention or control group. The randomization process was conducted using an online randomization tool to eliminate selection bias. Participants were randomized into the control and intervention groups based on balanced distributions of gender, pretest scores from the SMS, and the HSAS. This simple single-blind randomization process was conducted using an online randomization tool to ensure unbiased group allocation. These tools were selected for their relevance to the study's objectives and were adapted for use in an online survey format. Ethical considerations were adhered to throughout the data collection process, and participants provided informed consent before participating in the study.

The intervention consisted of a six-week online group sexual counseling program. Each week, participants in the intervention group attended one 20-minute cognitive-behavioral-based tele-group session through Microsoft Teams, which was supplemented with educational content shared via Instagram.

The intervention sessions focused on various topics, such as sexuality, sexual health, gender roles, and sexual violence. Participants were encouraged to engage in group discussions and complete weekly tasks, which allowed them to interact and reflect on the material presented. The intervention aimed to address and challenge prevalent sexual myths, encourage open discussions about sexuality, and foster healthier sexual attitudes through evidence-based counseling.

To ensure clarity and usability of the surveys, a pilot test was conducted with 10 students to gather feedback on question comprehension and the overall usability of the online platform.

Outcomes:

  • Significant reduction in sexual myths in the intervention group, especially in the sexual orientation, masturbation, and sexual satisfaction subdimensions.
  • Improvement in sexual attitudes in the intervention group, particularly in sexual orientation and sexual satisfaction, with the control group showing no significant changes.
  • Effect size analysis demonstrated a large effect of the intervention, with 38% of the total variance explained by the combined impact of the intervention and time variables.
Being tested
Cognitive Behavioural Theory-based group consultation
Keywords
sexual myth, sexual attitude, sexual health, counseling, telemedicine, group therapy
Medical subject headings
Sexuality

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Cognitive Behavioural Theory-based group consultationBehavioural

    Also called distant consultation, group consultation, cognitive-behavioral therapy

    The sessions focused on various topics, such as sexuality, sexual health, gender roles, and sexual violence. Participants were encouraged to engage in group discussions and complete weekly tasks, which allowed them to interact and reflect on the material presented. The intervention aimed to address and challenge prevalent sexual myths, encourage open discussions about sexuality, and foster healthier sexual attitudes through evidence-based counseling.

    The content of the digital interventions was structured on the basis of a semi-structured interactive group counseling. It was supported by sharing content on Instagram, one of the most widely used social media tools of the generation representing.

    For three days a week over six weeks, informative posts were shared, asynchronous testing and self-discovery activities were carried out, and a synchronous consultation session was held once a week. The participants were connected to the live broadcast of the research team.

Study groups in NCT06763016
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Distant group therapyExperimentalDistant group therapy: The intervention consisted of a six-week online group sexual counseling program. Each week, participants in the intervention group attended one 60-minute cognitive-behavioral-based tele-group session through Microsoft Teams, which was supplemented with educational content shared via Instagram.
Receives: Behavioral: Cognitive Behavioural Theory-based group consultation
ControlNo interventionAny intervention applied. Following the completion of the research, the need for psychosocial support among the control group participants was assessed, and it was found that none of them in the control group required such support.

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Sexual Myths Scale (first evaluation with posttest)

    The scale developed by Gölbaşı et al. (2016) consists of 28 items and has 8 sub-dimensions: sexual orientation (items 1-5), gender (items 6-11), age and gender (items 12-15), sexual behavior (items 16-18), masturbation (items 19-20), sexual violence (items 21-24), sexual intercourse (items 25-26) and sexual satisfaction (items 27-28). Participants mark each item on a five-point Likert-type scale. Scale score is obtained by summing the scores given to each item in the scale. The highest score that can be obtained from the scale is 140 and the lowest score is 28. The items belonging to the sub-dimensions are summed and the score for each sub-dimension is determined. The scale does not have a cut-off point, and a high score indicates that the sexual myths are also high.

    Measured: Through intervention completion, an average of 2 month

  2. Sexual Myths Scale (second evaluation with follow up)

    The scale developed by Gölbaşı et al. (2016) consists of 28 items and has 8 sub-dimensions: sexual orientation (items 1-5), gender (items 6-11), age and gender (items 12-15), sexual behavior (items 16-18), masturbation (items 19-20), sexual violence (items 21-24), sexual intercourse (items 25-26) and sexual satisfaction (items 27-28). Participants mark each item on a five-point Likert-type scale. Scale score is obtained by summing the scores given to each item in the scale. The highest score that can be obtained from the scale is 140 and the lowest score is 28. The items belonging to the sub-dimensions are summed and the score for each sub-dimension is determined. The scale does not have a cut-off point, and a high score indicates that the sexual myths are also high.

    Measured: Through intervention completion, an average of 5 month

  3. Hendrick Sexual Attitudes Scale (first evaluation with posttest)

    The Turkish validity and reliability study of this scale, which was developed by Hendrick et al. (2006) to determine sexual attitudes, was conducted by Karaçam et al. The scale consists of four sub-dimensions and includes a total of 23 items. Each item is evaluated between 1-5 points. The questions in the birth control and sharing sub-dimension of the scale are reverse scored and the total score of the scale is not considered appropriate for evaluation. The sub-dimensions of the scale are named as affirmation (items 1-10), birth control (items 11-13), sharing (items 14-18) and instrument (items 19-23). Among these, affirmation refers to indiscriminate sexuality; birth control refers to responsible and tolerant sexuality; sharing refers to idealistic sexuality; and means refers to biological and utilitarian sexuality. High scores obtained from the affirmative and instrumental sub-dimensions of the scale indicate that the individual has an ideal, healthy and balanced sexual attitude.

    Measured: Through intervention completion, an average of 2 months

  4. Hendrick Sexual Attitudes Scale (second evaluation with follow up)

    The Turkish validity and reliability study of this scale, which was developed by Hendrick et al. (2006) to determine sexual attitudes, was conducted by Karaçam et al. The scale consists of four sub-dimensions and includes a total of 23 items. Each item is evaluated between 1-5 points. The questions in the birth control and sharing sub-dimension of the scale are reverse scored and the total score of the scale is not considered appropriate for evaluation. The sub-dimensions of the scale are named as affirmation (items 1-10), birth control (items 11-13), sharing (items 14-18) and instrument (items 19-23). Among these, affirmation refers to indiscriminate sexuality; birth control refers to responsible and tolerant sexuality; sharing refers to idealistic sexuality; and means refers to biological and utilitarian sexuality. High scores obtained from the affirmative and instrumental sub-dimensions of the scale indicate that the individual has an ideal, healthy and balanced sexual attitude.

    Measured: Through intervention completion, an average of 5 months

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted8 Jan 2025
  2. Study start10 Jun 2022
  3. Primary completion10 Nov 2022
  4. Study completion10 Feb 2023

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Prevention
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Model description
The study is a single-blind, randomized, factorial experimental type follow-up clinical trial with a control group. The research design and methodology were carefully planned following the Checklist for Reporting Results of Internet E-Surveys (CHERRIES) online research guide, ensuring that the study adhered to robust research protocols. The CONSORT model was applied, including its flowchart, to enhance the transparency of the study and ensure the reproducibility of the research. The study followed a randomized controlled trial (RCT) design, and participants were randomly assigned to either the intervention or control group.
Masking
Single blind
Who is masked
Participant
Enrolment
55 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT06763016
Sponsor's protocol ID
EgeTrial5
Status last verified
Jan 2025
First submitted
2 Jan 2025
Last updated
23 Jan 2025
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
Yes: all collected IPD, all IPD that underlie results in a publication

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Cognitive Behavioural Theory-based group consultation in people with Sexual Risk Behavior and Sexuality, run by Ege University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).

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 1 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 23 Jan 2025. 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 Turkey (Türkiye). 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?

Sexual Myths Scale (first evaluation with posttest) (time frame: Through intervention completion, an average of 2 month). The study lists 4 primary outcomes in all. 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 23 Jan 2025.

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