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IRCT20260606069671N1 IRCT 2026-06-12 Tabriz University The effect of group psycotherapy of acceptance and commitment on sexual interest and arousal problems ACT Investigation the effectiveness of acceptance and commitment group intervention on sexual avoidance, sexual satisfaction, marital happiness, and quality of life in individuals with sexual interest/arousal disorder 2026-06-22 anticipated 75 Complete https://irct.ir/trial/90750 interventional Randomization: Randomized, Blinding: Not blinded, Placebo: Used, Assignment: Parallel, Purpose: Supportive, Randomization description: After completion of baseline assessments, eligible participants will be randomly allocated in equal proportions to the Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) group, attention-control group, and no-intervention control group using block randomization with a fixed block size of six. The random allocation sequence will be generated using Random Allocation Software. Participants will be assigned according to the pre-generated random sequence to ensure balance in group sizes throughout the recruitment process. N/A Sexual Interest/Arousal Disorder. Intervention 1: Intervention Group 1: Participants will receive eight weekly 90-minute group-based Acceptance and Commitment Therapy sessions. The intervention is based on the Hexaflex model and includes acceptance of internal experiences, cognitive defusion, present-moment awareness, self-as-context, values clarification, and committed action in the context of intimate relationships and sexual concerns. Sessions will be conducted in a group format by a trained therapist. Intervention 2: Intervention Group 2: Participants will receive eight weekly 90-minute supportive and educational sessions. Session content includes general mental health education, stress management, sleep hygiene, communication skills, and sexual health literacy. These sessions are matched to the intervention group in terms of number and duration but do not include the specific therapeutic components of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Intervention 3: Control group: Participants will receive no psychological or educational intervention during the study period and will only take part in the assessment procedures. After completion of the study, they will be offered the therapeutic intervention if they wish to receive it. Yes - There is a plan to make this available What will be shared: De-identified individual participant data. The dataset will include demographic characteristics, baseline data, primary and secondary outcome measures, and variables required to reproduce the study findings. All personal identifiers will be removed prior to data sharing. Data will be available after publication of the primary study results upon reasonable request, submission of a scientific rationale, and approval by the corresponding author. When: After publishing the paper To whom: Researchers, faculty members, graduate students, research institutions, academic centers, and other applicants with legitimate scientific and research purposes may request access to the study data and documents. Requests will be reviewed based on the intended use of the data and will be granted upon approval by the corresponding author and in accordance with ethical and confidentiality requirements. Conditions: The study data and documents may be used solely for scientific, research, and educational purposes. Applicants must provide a written description of the intended use of the data, research question, analytical approach, and planned use of the documents. The data may not be used to identify participants, for commercial purposes, transferred to third parties without permission, or used in any manner inconsistent with research ethics principles. All data will be provided in a de-identified format, and recipients will be required to maintain confidentiality and appropriately acknowledge the original study in all reports and publications arising from the shared data. Where to obtain: contacting the corresponding author mirlohianm@gmail.com How to obtain: Applicants should submit their requests by email to the corresponding author. The request should include the applicant’s details, institutional affiliation, the purpose of the data or document use, the research question, and the analysis plan. Requests will be reviewed for scientific merit, ethical considerations, and confidentiality requirements. A decision will be communicated within 4 weeks. If approved, the requested data or documents will be provided in an appropriate format after removal of all identifying information and shared via email or another secure transfer method. Comments:
public Majid Mahmoud Alilou
22 Bahman blvd, Tabriz
Tabriz Iran (Islamic Republic of) 5166616471 +98 41 3334 0081 M-alilou@tabrizu.ac.ir Tabrzi University scientific Abai Bkhshipour Roudsari
22 Bahman blvd, Tabriz
Tabriz Iran (Islamic Republic of) 5166616471 +98 41 3334 0081 bakhshipour@tabrizu.ac.ir Tabriz University Iran (Islamic Republic of) Diagnosis of sexual interest/arousal disorder based on clinical interview and DSM-5 criteria Being married Having at least a high school diploma Not receiving concurrent psychotherapeutic interventions targeting sexual functioning Not receiving concurrent pharmacological treatments affecting sexual functioning No severe physical illness affecting sexual functioning No severe psychiatric disorder based on clinical interview 20 years 45 years Both Presence of severe psychiatric disorders based on clinical interview Presence of severe physical illnesses affecting sexual functioning Concurrent participation in psychotherapeutic interventions targeting sexual problems Concurrent use of medications affecting sexual functioning Inability to regularly attend treatment sessions F52.2 Sexual arousal disorders Behavior Placebo N/A Intervention Group 1: Participants will receive eight weekly 90-minute group-based Acceptance and Commitment Therapy sessions. The intervention is based on the Hexaflex model and includes acceptance of internal experiences, cognitive defusion, present-moment awareness, self-as-context, values clarification, and committed action in the context of intimate relationships and sexual concerns. Sessions will be conducted in a group format by a trained therapist. Intervention Group 2: Participants will receive eight weekly 90-minute supportive and educational sessions. Session content includes general mental health education, stress management, sleep hygiene, communication skills, and sexual health literacy. These sessions are matched to the intervention group in terms of number and duration but do not include the specific therapeutic components of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Control group: Participants will receive no psychological or educational intervention during the study period and will only take part in the assessment procedures. After completion of the study, they will be offered the therapeutic intervention if they wish to receive it. Sexual Avoidance Score. Timepoint: Before the intervention, immediately after the end of the 8 intervention sessions, and 3 months after the end of the intervention. Method of measurement: Rost and Glombok Sexual Satisfaction Questionnaire, Sexual Avoidance Subscale. Sexual satisfaction score. Timepoint: Before the intervention, immediately after the end of the 8 intervention sessions, and 3 months after the end of the intervention. Method of measurement: Larson Sexual Satisfaction Questionnaire. Quality of life score. Timepoint: Before the intervention, immediately after the end of the 8 intervention sessions, and 3 months after the end of the intervention. Method of measurement: World Health Organization Quality of Life Questionnaire, short version. Marital happiness score. Timepoint: Before the intervention, immediately after the end of the 8 intervention sessions, and 3 months after the end of the intervention. Method of measurement: Azerin Marital Happiness Questionnaire. Tabriz University Approved 2026-05-24 Ethics committee of Tabriz University 22 Bahman Blvd, Tabriz Tabriz East Azarbaijan Iran (Islamic Republic of)