Women (Between 18 to 50 Years Old)pregnancyNCT07132359
Role of Body Image in the Relationship Between Pregnant Women's Sexuality and Sexual Stress
An observational study of Women (Between 18 to 50 Years Old), run by University of Gaziantep at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
Sexual activity is negatively affected during pregnancy. In addition process of adapting to the changes in the pregnant woman's body negatively affects her psychology. Therefore, pregnant woman's perception of her body image can lead to sexual stress. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 20 to 45 years, women onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Women (Between 18 to 50 Years Old)
- What is being tested?
- The Body Understanding Measure for Pregnancy Scale
- How many people
- 422 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 25 Jun 2024to 15 Mar 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 20 to 45 years
- Women only
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Study population: The population of the study consisted of pregnant women over the age of 20 who presented to the obstetrics and gynecology clinic. During the study, 440 pregnant women were reached. Twelve of them dropped out of the study, and six preferred to have their follow-up at a different hospital; therefore, they were not included in the study. Eventually, the study sample consisted of 422 pregnant women.
Who may be able to join
- Volunteering to participate in the study
- Having no communication problems
- Being at the ≥10th weeks of gestation
- Scoring ≥11.5 on the Female Sexual Distress Scale-Revised
Who cannot join
- Refusing to participate in the study
- Having been diagnosed with a sexual dysfunction before pregnancy
- Having psychological health problems according to medical records
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: The Mediating Role of Body Image Perception in the Relationship Between Pregnant Women's Attitudes Toward Sexuality and Their Sexual Stress
Sexual activity is negatively affected during pregnancy. In addition process of adapting to the changes in the pregnant woman's body negatively affects her psychology. Therefore, pregnant woman's perception of her body image can lead to sexual stress. This study aimed to determine the mediating role of body image perception in the relationship between pregnant women's attitudes toward sexuality and their sexual stress. The study sample consisted of 422 pregnant women.
Read the detailed description
Sexual activity is negatively affected during pregnancy. In addition process of adapting to the changes in the pregnant woman's body negatively affects her psychology. Therefore, pregnant woman's perception of her body image can lead to sexual stress. This study aimed to determine the mediating role of body image perception in the relationship between pregnant women's attitudes toward sexuality and their sexual stress. The study sample consisted of 422 pregnant women. Data collection tools included a "Personal Information Form," the "Attitude Scale toward Sexuality during Pregnancy," the "Female Sexual Distress Scale-Revised" and the "Body Understanding Measure for Pregnancy Scale."
- Conditions
- Women (Between 18 to 50 Years Old)
- Being tested
- The Body Understanding Measure for Pregnancy Scale
- Keywords
- Body image, attitude toward sexuality, sexual stress, pregnancy
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
The Body Understanding Measure for Pregnancy ScaleOther
During the study, the purpose of the study was explained to the pregnant women, and it was stated that participation in the study was completely voluntary and that they could leave the study at any time, and their written and verbal consent was obtained (Informed Consent Form). Pregnant women who agreed to participate in the study filled out the data collection forms individually.
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
"Attitude Scale toward Sexuality during Pregnancy Scale"
It was conducted with 422 pregnant women. Their written and verbal consent was obtained.
The Attitude Scale toward Sexuality during Pregnancy: The scale consists of 34 items and three sub-dimensions. The score range of the scale is 34-170. An increase in the scale total score indicates that attitudes toward sexuality during pregnancy are positive.
Measured: 3 months
The Female Sexual Distress Scale-Revised
The scale consists of 13 items to evaluate different aspects of distress related to sexual activity in women. The lowest score that can be obtained from the scale is 0, and the highest is 52. Higher scores indicate higher levels of sexual distress.
Measured: 3 months
The Body Understanding Measure for Pregnancy Scale
The scale consists of 18 items and three sub-dimensions: pregnancy appearance, concerns about weight gain, and physical burden of pregnancy. The score range of the scale is 20-100.As the score increases, the level of dissatisfaction with the perceived body image also increases.
Measured: 3 months
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted20 Aug 2025
- Study start25 Jun 2024
- Primary completion1 Sep 2024
- Study completion15 Mar 2025
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Women (Between 18 to 50 Years Old)Studies 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 only
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 422 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University of Gaziantep
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Ece Kaplan, University of Gaziantep
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07132359
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- GAUN-EBE-EKD-04
- Acronym
- pregnancy
- Status last verified
- Jul 2025
- First submitted
- 25 Jul 2025
- Last updated
- 20 Aug 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Undecided
Publications
Batuhan Karasin F, Yilmaz T. Psychometric properties of the Turkish version of BUMPs and its relationship with prenatal attachment. J Reprod Infant Psychol. 2025 Jan;43(1):62-75. doi: 10.1080/02646838.2023.2217718. Epub 2023 Jun 5.
PubMed 37272411
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 20 Aug 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Mediating Role of Body Image Perception in the Relationship Between Pregnant Women's Attitudes Toward Sexuality and Their Sexual Stress
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07132359
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- pregnancy / GAUN-EBE-EKD-04
- Conditions
- Women (Between 18 to 50 Years Old)
- Keywords
- Body image, attitude toward sexuality, sexual stress, pregnancy
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 422 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- University of GaziantepUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 25 Jun 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 1 Sep 2024 (actual)
- Study completion
- 15 Mar 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 20 Aug 2025 (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.
Sexual activity is negatively affected during pregnancy. In addition process of adapting to the changes in the pregnant woman's body negatively affects her psychology. Therefore, pregnant woman's perception of her body image can lead to sexual stress. This study aimed to determine the mediating role of body image perception in the relationship between pregnant women's attitudes toward sexuality and their sexual stress. The study sample consisted of 422 pregnant women.
Detailed description
Sexual activity is negatively affected during pregnancy. In addition process of adapting to the changes in the pregnant woman's body negatively affects her psychology. Therefore, pregnant woman's perception of her body image can lead to sexual stress. This study aimed to determine the mediating role of body image perception in the relationship between pregnant women's attitudes toward sexuality and their sexual stress. The study sample consisted of 422 pregnant women. Data collection tools included a "Personal Information Form," the "Attitude Scale toward Sexuality during Pregnancy," the "Female Sexual Distress Scale-Revised" and the "Body Understanding Measure for Pregnancy Scale."
Study design
- Observational model
- Case only
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 20 to 45 years
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
- Study population
- The population of the study consisted of pregnant women over the age of 20 who presented to the obstetrics and gynecology clinic. During the study, 440 pregnant women were reached. Twelve of them dropped out of the study, and six preferred to have their follow-up at a different hospital; therefore, they were not included in the study. Eventually, the study sample consisted of 422 pregnant women.
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Volunteering to participate in the study
- Having no communication problems
- Being at the ≥10th weeks of gestation
- Scoring ≥11.5 on the Female Sexual Distress Scale-Revised
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Refusing to participate in the study
- Having been diagnosed with a sexual dysfunction before pregnancy
- Having psychological health problems according to medical records
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 |
|---|---|---|
| The Body Understanding Measure for Pregnancy ScaleDuring the study, the purpose of the study was explained to the pregnant women, and it was stated that participation in the study was completely voluntary and that they could leave the study at any time, and their written and verbal consent was obtained (Informed Consent Form). Pregnant women who agreed to participate in the study filled out the data collection forms individually. | Other | – |
Primary outcome
"Attitude Scale toward Sexuality during Pregnancy Scale"
Time frame: 3 months
It was conducted with 422 pregnant women. Their written and verbal consent was obtained. The Attitude Scale toward Sexuality during Pregnancy: The scale consists of 34 items and three sub-dimensions. The score range of the scale is 34-170. An increase in the scale total score indicates that attitudes toward sexuality during pregnancy are positive.
The Female Sexual Distress Scale-Revised
Time frame: 3 months
The scale consists of 13 items to evaluate different aspects of distress related to sexual activity in women. The lowest score that can be obtained from the scale is 0, and the highest is 52. Higher scores indicate higher levels of sexual distress.
The Body Understanding Measure for Pregnancy Scale
Time frame: 3 months
The scale consists of 18 items and three sub-dimensions: pregnancy appearance, concerns about weight gain, and physical burden of pregnancy. The score range of the scale is 20-100.As the score increases, the level of dissatisfaction with the perceived body image also increases.
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 20 Aug 2025.
- Background: PubMed 37272411Batuhan Karasin F, Yilmaz T. Psychometric properties of the Turkish version of BUMPs and its relationship with prenatal attachment. J Reprod Infant Psychol. 2025 Jan;43(1):62-75. doi: 10.1080/02646838.2023.2217718. Epub 2023 Jun 5.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Undecided
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 Women (Between 18 to 50 Years Old), run by University of Gaziantep 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 4 inclusion and 3 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 20 Aug 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?
"Attitude Scale toward Sexuality during Pregnancy Scale" (time frame: 3 months). The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT07132359, which also lists 1 linked publication.
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 20 Aug 2025.