Sexual Dysfunction in Patients With Myofascial Pain Syndrome

Last updated: May 12, 2025
Sponsor: Konya Beyhekim Training and Research Hospital
Overall Status: Completed

Phase

N/A

Condition

Chronic Pain

Sexual Dysfunction

Infertility

Treatment

visual pain scale (VASpain/fatigue), Beck depression index (BDI), the sexuality-importance score, sexual intercourse frequency

Clinical Study ID

NCT05727566
KonyaBeyhekimTRH2022
  • Ages 18-50
  • Female
  • Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Summary

This study evaluates the frequency of sexual dysfunction in women with myofascial pain syndrome and its relationship with clinical parameters.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Myofascial pain syndrome (>3 months) was diagnosed in a female.

  • Being between the ages of 18 and 50, married, sexually active, and not menopausal

  • Volunteering to participate in the study, and being able to communicate easily.

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • a history of systemic disease (cardiovascular, pulmonary, hepatic, renal,hematological, etc.)

  • major psychiatric illness, mental retardation

  • uncontrollable respiratory system problems

  • endocrine diseases, neurological diseases

  • previous hysterectomy or vaginal surgery, a history of sexually transmitted diseases

  • urinary or anal incontinence

  • limited motion in the upper or lower extremities

  • Fibromyalgia

  • inflammatory rheumatic diseases (such as rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosingspondylitis, etc.)

  • cervical/lumbar radiculopathy or myelopathy

  • communication problems

  • pregnancy, lactation

  • taking estrogen therapy

  • use antidepressant, anxiolytic, and antiepileptic drugs

  • chronic alcohol users

Study Design

Total Participants: 90
Treatment Group(s): 1
Primary Treatment: visual pain scale (VASpain/fatigue), Beck depression index (BDI), the sexuality-importance score, sexual intercourse frequency
Phase:
Study Start date:
May 11, 2022
Estimated Completion Date:
April 15, 2023

Study Description

The frequency of sexual dysfunction in reproductive-aged married women with primary myofascial pain syndrome will be evaluated in a prospective, cross-sectional survey-type study. The medical history of each participant was obtained and they underwent a detailed physical examination. Sociodemographic and clinic characteristics of all participants (age, education, marital status, employment status, family structure, income status, Body Mass Index(BMI), disease duration, number of pregnancies, sleep quality, etc.) were recorded. Pain and fatigue levels of the patients were measured by the visual pain scale (VAS), mood states by the Beck depression index (BDI), sexual function of the participants was assessed by the 0-10 Visual Analog Scale (VAS) to assess the degree of importance of sexuality (the sexuality-importance score). In addition, weekly/monthly sexual intercourse frequency was asked to all participants (patient and control groups). The questionnaires were administered to all participants in a room where they were alone with a female physician, and a suitable environment was provided for the patients to fill out the questionnaire. Patients were assured of the confidentiality of their information. Only questions that were not understood by the patient were explained without guidance.

Connect with a study center

  • University of Health Sciences, Konya Beyhekim Training and Research Hospital, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

    Konya, 42060
    Turkey

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