This study seeks to provide information regarding the effectiveness of a virtual, synchronous cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) group program for women with Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder/Genitopelvic Dysesthesia (PGAD/GPD). The program consists of 8 weekly sessions of two hours each, which focus on education and understanding, and learning skills and strategies to manage PGAD/GPD symptoms, and related mental health and lifestyle impacts, as well as structured opportunities for discussion and shared reflection. The group therapy program involves elements based in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). Participants in the present study will provide responses to online surveys (before, during, and immediately after treatment, also 3 and 6 months after treatment) regarding their PGAD/GPD symptoms, mental health symptoms, and sexual wellness (sexual pleasure and distress).
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
25
The group therapy program (virtual, synchronous) involves elements based in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT).
Sexual Health Research Laboratory, Department of Psychology, Queen's University
Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Symptom intensity
Symptom intensity on a scale of 0 (no symptoms) to 10 (extremely intense symptoms). Range is 0-10. Higher scores are worse.
Time frame: Baseline
Symptom intensity
Symptom intensity on a scale of 0 (no symptoms) to 10 (extremely intense symptoms). Range is 0-10. Higher scores are worse.
Time frame: Week 1 of program
Symptom intensity
Symptom intensity on a scale of 0 (no symptoms) to 10 (extremely intense symptoms). Range is 0-10. Higher scores are worse.
Time frame: Week 2 of program
Symptom intensity
Symptom intensity on a scale of 0 (no symptoms) to 10 (extremely intense symptoms). Range is 0-10. Higher scores are worse.
Time frame: Week 3 of program
Symptom intensity
Symptom intensity on a scale of 0 (no symptoms) to 10 (extremely intense symptoms). Range is 0-10. Higher scores are worse.
Time frame: Week 4 of program
Symptom intensity
Symptom intensity on a scale of 0 (no symptoms) to 10 (extremely intense symptoms). Range is 0-10. Higher scores are worse.
Time frame: Week 5 of program
Symptom intensity
Symptom intensity on a scale of 0 (no symptoms) to 10 (extremely intense symptoms). Range is 0-10. Higher scores are worse.
Time frame: Week 6 of program
Symptom intensity
Symptom intensity on a scale of 0 (no symptoms) to 10 (extremely intense symptoms). Range is 0-10. Higher scores are worse.
Time frame: Week 7 of program
Symptom intensity
Symptom intensity on a scale of 0 (no symptoms) to 10 (extremely intense symptoms). Range is 0-10. Higher scores are worse.
Time frame: Week 8 of program
Symptom intensity
Symptom intensity on a scale of 0 (no symptoms) to 10 (extremely intense symptoms). Range is 0-10. Higher scores are worse.
Time frame: 3 months after the end of the program
Symptom intensity
Symptom intensity on a scale of 0 (no symptoms) to 10 (extremely intense symptoms). Range is 0-10. Higher scores are worse.
Time frame: 6 months after the end of the program
Symptom distress
Symptom distress on a scale of 0 (no distress) to 10 (extreme distress). Range is 0-10. Higher scores are worse.
Time frame: Baseline
Symptom distress
Symptom distress on a scale of 0 (no distress) to 10 (extreme distress). Range is 0-10. Higher scores are worse.
Time frame: Week 1 of program
Symptom distress
Symptom distress on a scale of 0 (no distress) to 10 (extreme distress). Range is 0-10. Higher scores are worse.
Time frame: Week 2 of program
Symptom distress
Symptom distress on a scale of 0 (no distress) to 10 (extreme distress). Range is 0-10. Higher scores are worse.
Time frame: Week 3 of program
Symptom distress
Symptom distress on a scale of 0 (no distress) to 10 (extreme distress). Range is 0-10. Higher scores are worse.
Time frame: Week 4 of program
Symptom distress
Symptom distress on a scale of 0 (no distress) to 10 (extreme distress). Range is 0-10. Higher scores are worse.
Time frame: Week 5 of program
Symptom distress
Symptom distress on a scale of 0 (no distress) to 10 (extreme distress). Range is 0-10. Higher scores are worse.
Time frame: Week 6 of program
Symptom distress
Symptom distress on a scale of 0 (no distress) to 10 (extreme distress). Range is 0-10. Higher scores are worse.
Time frame: Week 7 of program
Symptom distress
Symptom distress on a scale of 0 (no distress) to 10 (extreme distress). Range is 0-10. Higher scores are worse.
Time frame: Week 8 of program
Symptom distress
Symptom distress on a scale of 0 (no distress) to 10 (extreme distress). Range is 0-10. Higher scores are worse.
Time frame: 3 months after the end of the program
Symptom distress
Symptom distress on a scale of 0 (no distress) to 10 (extreme distress). Range is 0-10. Higher scores are worse.
Time frame: 6 months after the end of the program
Symptom catastrophizing
Pain Catastrophizing Scale, adapted to symptoms. Range is 0-52. Higher scores are worse.
Time frame: Baseline
Symptom catastrophizing
Pain Catastrophizing Scale, adapted to symptoms. Range is 0-52. Higher scores are worse.
Time frame: Week 1 of program
Symptom catastrophizing
Pain Catastrophizing Scale, adapted to symptoms. Range is 0-52. Higher scores are worse.
Time frame: Week 2 of program
Symptom catastrophizing
Pain Catastrophizing Scale, adapted to symptoms. Range is 0-52. Higher scores are worse.
Time frame: Week 3 of program
Symptom catastrophizing
Pain Catastrophizing Scale, adapted to symptoms. Range is 0-52. Higher scores are worse.
Time frame: Week 4 of program
Symptom catastrophizing
Pain Catastrophizing Scale, adapted to symptoms. Range is 0-52. Higher scores are worse.
Time frame: Week 5 of program
Symptom catastrophizing
Pain Catastrophizing Scale, adapted to symptoms. Range is 0-52. Higher scores are worse.
Time frame: Week 6 of program
Symptom catastrophizing
Pain Catastrophizing Scale, adapted to symptoms. Range is 0-52. Higher scores are worse.
Time frame: Week 7 of program
Symptom catastrophizing
Pain Catastrophizing Scale, adapted to symptoms. Range is 0-52. Higher scores are worse.
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Time frame: Week 8 of program
Symptom catastrophizing
Pain Catastrophizing Scale, adapted to symptoms. Range is 0-52. Higher scores are worse.
Time frame: 3 months after the end of the program
Symptom catastrophizing
Pain Catastrophizing Scale, adapted to symptoms. Range is 0-52. Higher scores are worse.
Time frame: 6 months after the end of the program
Symptom self-efficacy
Pain Self-Efficacy Scale, adapted to symptoms. Range is 0-60. Higher scores are better.
Time frame: Baseline
Symptom self-efficacy
Pain Self-Efficacy Scale, adapted to symptoms. Range is 0-60. Higher scores are better.
Time frame: Week 1 of program
Symptom self-efficacy
Pain Self-Efficacy Scale, adapted to symptoms. Range is 0-60. Higher scores are better.
Time frame: Week 2 of program
Symptom self-efficacy
Pain Self-Efficacy Scale, adapted to symptoms. Range is 0-60. Higher scores are better.
Time frame: Week 3 of program
Symptom self-efficacy
Pain Self-Efficacy Scale, adapted to symptoms. Range is 0-60. Higher scores are better.
Time frame: Week 4 of program
Symptom self-efficacy
Pain Self-Efficacy Scale, adapted to symptoms. Range is 0-60. Higher scores are better.
Time frame: Week 5 of program
Symptom self-efficacy
Pain Self-Efficacy Scale, adapted to symptoms. Range is 0-60. Higher scores are better.
Time frame: Week 6 of program
Symptom self-efficacy
Pain Self-Efficacy Scale, adapted to symptoms. Range is 0-60. Higher scores are better.
Time frame: Week 7 of program
Symptom self-efficacy
Pain Self-Efficacy Scale, adapted to symptoms. Range is 0-60. Higher scores are better.
Time frame: Week 8 of program
Symptom self-efficacy
Pain Self-Efficacy Scale, adapted to symptoms. Range is 0-60. Higher scores are better.
Time frame: 3 months after the end of the program
Symptom self-efficacy
Pain Self-Efficacy Scale, adapted to symptoms. Range is 0-60. Higher scores are better.
Time frame: 6 months after the end of the program
Resilience
Brief Resilience Scale. Range is 6-30. Higher scores are better.
Time frame: Baseline
Resilience
Brief Resilience Scale. Range is 6-30. Higher scores are better.
Time frame: Week 1 of program
Resilience
Brief Resilience Scale. Range is 6-30. Higher scores are better.
Time frame: Week 2 of program
Resilience
Brief Resilience Scale. Range is 6-30. Higher scores are better.
Time frame: Week 3 of program
Resilience
Brief Resilience Scale. Range is 6-30. Higher scores are better.
Time frame: Week 4 of program
Resilience
Brief Resilience Scale. Range is 6-30. Higher scores are better.
Time frame: Week 5 of program
Resilience
Brief Resilience Scale. Range is 6-30. Higher scores are better.
Time frame: Week 6 of program
Resilience
Brief Resilience Scale. Range is 6-30. Higher scores are better.
Time frame: Week 7 of program
Resilience
Brief Resilience Scale. Range is 6-30. Higher scores are better.
Time frame: Week 8 of program
Resilience
Brief Resilience Scale. Range is 6-30. Higher scores are better.
Time frame: 3 months after the end of the program
Resilience
Brief Resilience Scale. Range is 6-30. Higher scores are better.
Time frame: 6 months after the end of the program