PostmenopausalNCT07376408
Spousal Support and Sexual Quality of Life in Postmenopausal Women
An observational study of Postmenopausal and Support, run by Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
Menopause is a natural transition period in women's lives characterized by concurrent hormonal, psychological, and relational changes. During the postmenopausal period, hormonal alterations are not limited to physical symptoms but also have significant effects on psychological well-being, interpersonal relationships… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Any age, women onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Postmenopausal, Support, Sexuality
- How many people
- 84 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- Sep 2027to Dec 2027
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
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 Any age
- Women only
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Study population: The study population consists of postmenopausal women registered at Family Health Centers in Istanbul, Türkiye. Eligible participants are women who are in the postmenopausal period, defined as having experienced at least 12 consecutive months of amenorrhea, who have a partner, and who voluntarily agree to participate in the study. Data will be collected using self-reported questionnaires, and no intervention will be applied.
Who may be able to join
- Postmenopausal status, defined as at least 12 consecutive months of amenorrhea
- Having a partner
- Voluntary agreement to participate in the study and provision of written informed consent
Who cannot join
- Visual, cognitive, or other impairments that prevent completion of the study questionnaires
- History of major gynecological surgery within the past 6 months
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
Istanbul Provincial Directorate of Health - Family Health Centers
Istanbul
Eslem Altıntaş, MSc, Investigator, eslem.altintas@acibadem.edu.tr
About this study
Official title: The Effect of Spousal Support on Sexual Quality of Life in Postmenopausal Women
Menopause is a natural transition period in women's lives characterized by concurrent hormonal, psychological, and relational changes. During the postmenopausal period, hormonal alterations are not limited to physical symptoms but also have significant effects on psychological well-being, interpersonal relationships, and particularly sexual quality of life. Common concerns during this period include decreased sexual desire, vaginal dryness, pelvic discomfort, and reduced sexual satisfaction, all of which may negatively affect overall quality of life. Sexual quality of life is influenced not only by biological factors but also by psychological and relational dimensions.
The quality of partner relationships and perceived partner support play an important role in women's adaptation to sexual changes during the postmenopausal period. However, partner support during menopause is often reported to be insufficient, which may adversely affect sexual well-being. Despite this, evidence examining the relationship between perceived partner support and sexual quality of life in postmenopausal women remains limited.
The aim of this study is to examine the effect of perceived partner support on sexual quality of life in postmenopausal women. Through this investigation, the explanatory role of partner support in postmenopausal sexual well-being is aimed.
- Conditions
- Postmenopausal, Support, Sexuality
- Being tested
- No Intervention
- Keywords
- Postmenopausal, Sexuality, Quality of Life, Support
- Medical subject headings
- Sexuality
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
No InterventionOther
This is an observational study. No intervention, treatment, or behavioral modification is applied. Data are collected using self-reported questionnaires only.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Postmenopausal Women | Postmenopausal women with a partner, registered at Family Health Centers in Istanbul, who participate in this observational study to assess perceived spousal support and sexual quality of life. No intervention is applied. Receives: Other: No Intervention |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Introduction Information Forum
This form was developed by the researchers based on the relevant literature and consists of 36 items assessing participants' sociodemographic and clinical characteristics, including age, educational level, employment status, duration of marriage, duration of menopause, and presence of chronic disease.
Measured: At enrollment
The Sexual Quality of Life-Female Questionnaire
The Sexual Quality of Life-Female Questionnaire (SQoL-F) was developed by Symonds et al. (2005) to assess women's perceived sexual quality of life. The Turkish validity and reliability study was conducted by Tugut and Golbasi (2010).
The scale consists of 18 items, each rated on a 6-point Likert scale (1 = Completely agree, 6 = Completely disagree). The raw total score ranges from 18 to 108. Items 1, 5, 9, 13, and 18 are reverse scored prior to calculating the total score.
The raw total score is transformed to a 0-100 scale using the following formula:
(raw score - 18) × 100 / 90.
Higher scores indicate better sexual quality of life, whereas lower scores indicate poorer sexual quality of life. The Cronbach's alpha coefficient of the Turkish version is reported as 0.83.
Measured: At enrollment
The Menopause Spousal Support Scale
The Menopause Spousal Support Scale was developed to assess perceived spousal support among women during menopause. The Turkish validity and reliability study was conducted by Küçükkelepçe et al. (2024).
The scale consists of 17 items and includes four subscales: emotional support, instrumental support, esteem support, and sexual intimacy support. Items are rated on a 10-point Likert scale ranging from 1 (never) to 10 (almost always).
The total score ranges from 17 to 170. Higher scores indicate greater perceived spousal support, whereas lower scores indicate lower perceived spousal support. The Cronbach's alpha coefficient of the Turkish version is 0.96.
Measured: At enrollment
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted29 Jan 2026
- Study startSep 2027 (estimated)
- Primary completionDec 2027 (estimated)
- Study completionDec 2027 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for PostmenopausalStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Istanbul University - CerrahpasaThe 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
- Case only
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 84 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Eslem Altıntaş, Acibadem University
- Investigators
- Merve Coşkun, Ph.D., Principal investigator, Acibadem UniversityNevin Şahin, Prof. Dr., Principal investigator, Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Institute of Graduate Studies, PhD Program
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07376408
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 2026/02
- Status last verified
- Jan 2026
- First submitted
- 22 Jan 2026
- Last updated
- 5 Nov 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 5 Nov 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Effect of Spousal Support on Sexual Quality of Life in Postmenopausal Women
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07376408
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 2026/02
- Conditions
- Postmenopausal, Support, Sexuality
- Keywords
- Postmenopausal, Sexuality, Quality of Life, Support
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Not yet recruiting
- Enrolment
- 84 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Istanbul University - CerrahpasaUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- Sep 2027 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- Dec 2027 (estimated)
- Study completion
- Dec 2027 (estimated)
- First posted
- 29 Jan 2026 (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.
Menopause is a natural transition period in women's lives characterized by concurrent hormonal, psychological, and relational changes. During the postmenopausal period, hormonal alterations are not limited to physical symptoms but also have significant effects on psychological well-being, interpersonal relationships, and particularly sexual quality of life. Common concerns during this period include decreased sexual desire, vaginal dryness, pelvic discomfort, and reduced sexual satisfaction, all of which may negatively affect overall quality of life. Sexual quality of life is influenced not only by biological factors but also by psychological and relational dimensions.
The quality of partner relationships and perceived partner support play an important role in women's adaptation to sexual changes during the postmenopausal period. However, partner support during menopause is often reported to be insufficient, which may adversely affect sexual well-being. Despite this, evidence examining the relationship between perceived partner support and sexual quality of life in postmenopausal women remains limited.
The aim of this study is to examine the effect of perceived partner support on sexual quality of life in postmenopausal women. Through this investigation, the explanatory role of partner support in postmenopausal sexual well-being is aimed.
Study design
- Observational model
- Case only
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Postmenopausal Women | – | Other: No InterventionPostmenopausal women with a partner, registered at Family Health Centers in Istanbul, who participate in this observational study to assess perceived spousal support and sexual quality of life. No intervention is applied. |
Who may qualify
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- The study population consists of postmenopausal women registered at Family Health Centers in Istanbul, Türkiye. Eligible participants are women who are in the postmenopausal period, defined as having experienced at least 12 consecutive months of amenorrhea, who have a partner, and who voluntarily agree to participate in the study. Data will be collected using self-reported questionnaires, and no intervention will be applied.
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Postmenopausal status, defined as at least 12 consecutive months of amenorrhea
- Having a partner
- Voluntary agreement to participate in the study and provision of written informed consent
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Visual, cognitive, or other impairments that prevent completion of the study questionnaires
- History of major gynecological surgery within the past 6 months
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 |
|---|---|---|
| No InterventionThis is an observational study. No intervention, treatment, or behavioral modification is applied. Data are collected using self-reported questionnaires only. | Other | Postmenopausal Women |
Primary outcome
Introduction Information Forum
Time frame: At enrollment
This form was developed by the researchers based on the relevant literature and consists of 36 items assessing participants' sociodemographic and clinical characteristics, including age, educational level, employment status, duration of marriage, duration of menopause, and presence of chronic disease.
The Sexual Quality of Life-Female Questionnaire
Time frame: At enrollment
The Sexual Quality of Life-Female Questionnaire (SQoL-F) was developed by Symonds et al. (2005) to assess women's perceived sexual quality of life. The Turkish validity and reliability study was conducted by Tugut and Golbasi (2010). The scale consists of 18 items, each rated on a 6-point Likert scale (1 = Completely agree, 6 = Completely disagree). The raw total score ranges from 18 to 108. Items 1, 5, 9, 13, and 18 are reverse scored prior to calculating the total score. The raw total score is transformed to a 0-100 scale using the following formula: (raw score - 18) × 100 / 90. Higher scores indicate better sexual quality of life, whereas lower scores indicate poorer sexual quality of life. The Cronbach's alpha coefficient of the Turkish version is reported as 0.83.
The Menopause Spousal Support Scale
Time frame: At enrollment
The Menopause Spousal Support Scale was developed to assess perceived spousal support among women during menopause. The Turkish validity and reliability study was conducted by Küçükkelepçe et al. (2024). The scale consists of 17 items and includes four subscales: emotional support, instrumental support, esteem support, and sexual intimacy support. Items are rated on a 10-point Likert scale ranging from 1 (never) to 10 (almost always). The total score ranges from 17 to 170. Higher scores indicate greater perceived spousal support, whereas lower scores indicate lower perceived spousal support. The Cronbach's alpha coefficient of the Turkish version is 0.96.
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 5 Nov 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.
Merve Coşkun, Ph.D. principal investigator
Acibadem University
Nevin Şahin, Prof. Dr. principal investigator
Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Institute of Graduate Studies, PhD Program
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 Postmenopausal and Support, run by Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa 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 3 inclusion and 2 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: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 5 Nov 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 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?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Eslem Altıntaş, MSc (+90 541 610 54 12, eslem.altintas@acibadem.edu.tr), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Introduction Information Forum (time frame: At enrollment). 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?
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 5 Nov 2026.