Clinical trials: Sexual Behavior
mHealth, PMTCT
Mobile Strategies for Women's and Children's Health: Optimizing Adherence and Efficacy of PMTCT/ART
The investigators are conducting a 3-arm randomized trial comparing the effects of unidirectional SMS (ie: "push" messaging to participant) vs. bidirectional SMS dialogue between participant and provider vs.
- Conditions
- mHealth, PMTCT, Adherence, Medication, SMS
- Trial name
- Mobile WAChx (NCT02400671)
- Testing
- SMS messaging
- Where
- 6 sites in Kenya
- Volunteers
- 825 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Suicide
Suicide Prevention for Sexual and Gender Minority Youth (Case Series)
The overarching goal of this study is to develop a suicide prevention program for sexual-and-gender-minority youth and emerging adults.
- Trial name
- NCT04757649
- Testing
- Safety Planning Intervention with Navigation Services
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- San Diego State University
Dyspareunia, Perineal Tear
Rapidly Absorbing Polyglactin 910 Versus Poliglecaprone 25 for Laceration Repair
To evaluate the rates of dyspareunia with rapidly absorbing polyglactin 910 compared to poliglecaprone 25 using a validated sexual function questionnaire.
- Conditions
- Dyspareunia, Perineal Tear, Sutured Laceration
- Trial name
- NCT03184077
- Testing
- Laceration Repair with Polyglactin 910, Laceration Repair with poliglecaprone 25
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 318 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Sexual Behavior, Communication
Birds and Bees Research Study
The goal of this efficacy study is to evaluate how different web-based resources affect parents' and children's sexual health knowledge; attitudes, efficacy, intentions, and behaviors about parent-adolescent communication…
- Trial name
- NCT03655951
- Testing
- Web-based resource on adolescent sexual health, Alternate web-based resource on adolescent sexual health
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 730 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Innovation Research & Training
Vaginismus
Feasibility of Use of Vibrators With Vaginal Dilators for Vaginismus. (Vibrator Therapy and Dilators in Vaginismus)
The acceptability of vulvar vibration therapy has been evaluated in women with vulvodynia, and found to be acceptable, however has not been assessed in women with a primary complaint of vaginismus.
- Trial name
- ViTaDiVa (NCT04635345)
- Testing
- External Vibrator - patient-administered., Standard care
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Barts & The London NHS Trust
Alcohol Drinking, Sexual Assault
Alcohol and Violence Prevention for College Students
Heavy episodic drinking and sexual assault (SA) are problematic on college campuses. This project will adapt already developed interventions targeting alcohol use and SA to a mHealth format and involve content that incorporates…
- Trial name
- NCT04089137
- Testing
- Positive Change (+Change)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 165 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Georgia State University
Psychological Stress
Stress, Sex, and the Generalization of Fear
The impact of well-known risk factors for such disorders (stress, biological sex, anxiety-related dispositions) on fear generalization will be examined.
- Trial name
- NCT03786952
- Testing
- Stress immediately before learning in males, Stress 30 minutes before learning in males, Stress immediately before learning in females
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 606 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ohio Northern University
Sexual Dysfunction, Stress Incontinence
A Study to Measure the Degree and Effectiveness of the Various vSculpt Operating Modes
A pilot study to determine the degree and effectiveness of the various modes of vSculpt, an over-the-counter "OTC" medical device, on enhanced genital blood flow and improvement in quality of life in menopausal women who suffer…
- Trial name
- NCT02856490
- Testing
- vSculpt, InTone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Joylux, Inc.
Depression, Suicidality
Development and Preliminary Trial of a Brief, Portable Health Intervention for Rural Sexual Minority Emerging Adults
The purpose of this study is to test the feasibility of writing interventions specifically designed for lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) emerging adults (ages 18-29) that are aimed at improving the outcomes: depression…
- Conditions
- Depression, Suicidality, Substance Abuse, HIV
- Trial name
- Project LEAP (NCT03751020)
- Testing
- Expressive Writing (EW) Intervention, Self-Affirmation (SA) Intervention, Control
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 108 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Yale University
Female Sexual Dysfunction
PK Study of Testosterone Nasal Gel (TBS-2) in Healthy Premenopausal Women
The purpose of this study was to assess the bioavailability of total testosterone through pharmacokinetic profiles obtained following (a) single administration of three doses of TBS-2 b) multiple administration TBS-2.
- Trial name
- NCT01364623
- Testing
- Low dose testosterone nasal gel, single dose, Medium dose testosterone nasal gel, single dose, High dose testosterone nasal gel, single dose
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Acerus Pharmaceuticals Corporation
LGBTQ, Sexual Behavior
Developing Online Interventions to Reduce Stigma-Related Stress, Sexual Health, and HIV Risk Among Young Chinese MSM
This study is a 2-arm RCT that will assess the efficacy of a culturally adapted, 10-session SGM-affirmative, internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (iCBT) among young men who have sex with men (YMSM) in Hunan province China.
- Conditions
- LGBTQ, Sexual Behavior, HIV Risk
- Trial name
- NCT04718194
- Testing
- ESTEEM iCBT, Self-monitoring control
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Yale University
Perimenopausal Depression
Perimenopausal Effects of Estradiol on Reward Responsiveness
Using neuroimaging, the investigator will study the effects of estrogen on mood and brain function in perimenopausal women either with or without depression.
- Trial name
- PEERS (NCT02255175)
- Testing
- Estradiol, Progesterone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 64 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
HIV Infections
The ADAPT Study: Use of Emtricitabine and Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate for Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)
Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is a method of preventing HIV infection through the use of antiretroviral (ARV) medications before exposure to HIV.
- Trial name
- ADAPT (NCT01327651)
- Testing
- Daily dosing, Time-driven dosing, Event-driven dosing
- Where
- 3 sites in United States, South Africa and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 622 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- HIV Prevention Trials Network
Healthy
Effect of Antidepressants on Sex Hormone Levels and Sexual Functioning
This study will evaluate the effect of antidepressants on sex hormone levels in women and if the potential changes in sex hormone levels are related to sexual side effects.
- Trial name
- NCT00611975
- Testing
- Fluoxetine, Bupropion
- Volunteers
- 83 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Gonorrhea, Chlamydia
Evaluation of Doxycycline Post-exposure Prophylaxis to Reduce Sexually Transmitted Infections in PrEP Users and HIV-infected Men Who Have Sex With Men
The purpose of this study is to understand if taking an antibiotic called doxycycline by mouth as soon as possible after sexual contact without a condom can reduce the risk of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including…
- Conditions
- Gonorrhea, Chlamydia, Syphilis
- Trial name
- NCT03980223
- Testing
- Doxycycline Hyclate Delayed-Release 200 mg
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 641 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
HIV/AIDS and Infections, Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Puerto Rico Cuidalos Parent-adolescent Program
Latino adolescents are at high risk for HIV/AIDS, other sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and unintended pregnancies. Puerto Rican adolescents, in particular, experience disparities in these areas, yet few adolescent and…
- Conditions
- HIV/AIDS and Infections, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Pregnancy Prevention
- Trial name
- NCT03063385
- Testing
- Parental Communication intervention, Health promotion control condition
- Volunteers
- 660 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Adherence, Medication, Risk Behavior
DOT Diary Optimization Pilot: A Pilot Study to Optimize the DOT Diary App to Measure PrEP Adherence
The researchers are working with a technology company, AiCure, to develop a smartphone app, DOT Diary, which combines two drug adherence strategies.
- Conditions
- Adherence, Medication, Risk Behavior, Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis, HIV Prevention
- Trial name
- NCT03387462
- Testing
- Emtricitabine / Tenofovir Disoproxil Oral Tablet, DOT Diary mobile app
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Public Health Foundation Enterprises, Inc.
Hiv, Stigmatization
Simulation Training for Labor and Delivery Providers to Address HIV Stigma During Childbirth in Tanzania
This study will work in Tanzania to develop and pilot test a simulation and experiential learning intervention for labor and delivery providers, in order to address HIV stigma during childbirth.
- Conditions
- Hiv, Stigmatization, Pregnancy Related
- Trial name
- NCT05271903
- Testing
- MAMA Intervention
- Where
- Tanzania
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Human Immunodeficiency Virus, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
Self-Test Strategies and Linkage Incentives to Improve ART and PrEP Uptake in Men
This is a randomized controlled trial to test a combination behavioral and biomedical interventions to improve the HIV prevention and care cascades in a population of mobile men in a high priority setting (fishermen in Kenya).
- Conditions
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, HIV Infections, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Viral
- Trial name
- NCT04772469
- Testing
- Provision of multiple self-tests, Small monetary incentives, Use of SMS/text reminders to motivate adherence to ART or PrEP
- Where
- Kenya
- Volunteers
- 934 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Ejaculation Delayed
A Clinical Investigation to Assess the Effectiveness of Benzocaine in NRL Condoms in Healthy Adult Men Who Feel They Ejaculate Too Quickly During Vaginal Sex
The investigation is to evaluate the effectiveness of benzocaine in two NRL condoms compared with a standard NRL control without benzocaine in prolonging time to ejaculation in healthy adult men who feel they ejaculate too…
- Trial name
- NRL (NCT05840172)
- Testing
- Test condom A (NRL condom with 5% benzocaine paste), Test condom B (NRL condom with 3% benzocaine paste), Control NRL condom
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare (UK) Limited