SexualityNCT01632839
Psychometric Validation of a French Version of the PISQ-R and a New Questionnaire About Sexuality
An observational study of Sexuality and Pelvic Organ Prolapse, run by Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes at 14 sites in France.
Trial summary
The primary objective of this study is the psychometric validation of two questionnaires (PISQ-R and a new questionnaire on sexuality) as compared to a non specific questionnaire on female sexual function (FSFI). Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older, women only
- Conditions the study is for
- Sexuality, Pelvic Organ Prolapse, Urinary Incontinence
- How many people
- 298 participants
- Where
- 14 sitesFrance
- Study dates
- 18 Jan 2013to 20 Apr 2017
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
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 18 years and older
- Women only
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: Patients undergoing vaginal, abdominal or urinary incontinence surgery.
Who may be able to join
- Patient is not pregnant
- Patient can read and understand French
- The patient must have given her informed and signed consent
- The patient must be insured or beneficiary of a health insurance plan
- The patient has genital prolapse and/or urinary incontinence and/or anal incontinence, and have undergone surgery
Who cannot join
- The patient is under judicial protection
- The patient does not understand french
- Patient has vulvodynia
- Patient has painful bladder syndrome
- The patient has had chronic pelvic pain for longer than 6 months
Trial locations and contacts
14 sites in 1 country.
14 sites in 1 country
France14 sites
APHP - Hôpital Antoine Beclere
Clamart, 92141
CHU de Clermont Ferrand - Hôpital Estaing
Clermont-Ferrand, 63003
G.C.S. Flandre Maritime - site Polyclinique de Grande-Synthe
Grande-Synthe, 59760
CH de la Rochelle
La Rochelle, 17019
APHP - Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Bicêtre
Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, 94275
CHRU de Lille - Hôpital Jeanne de Flandre
Lille, 59037
CHU de Nîmes - Hôpital Universitaire Carémeau
Nîmes, 30029
Groupe Hospitalier Dioconesses - Site Reuilly
Paris, 75012
APHP - Hôpital Bichat - Claude Bernard
Paris, 75877
CHU de Poitiers
Poitiers, 86021
CH de la Région d'Annecy
Pringy, 74374
CH de Poissy - Saint-Germain-en-Laye
Saint-Germain-en-Laye, 78100
CHRU de Strasbourg - Hôpital de Hautepierre
Strasbourg, 67098
Hôpital Foch
Suresnes, 92151
About this study
Official title: Psychometric Validation of a French Version of the PISQ-R and a New Questionnaire About Sexuality: Tools for Evaluating Sexuality in Patients With From Urinary Incontinence or Pelvic Organ Prolapse
The primary objective of this study is the psychometric validation of two questionnaires (PISQ-R and a new questionnaire on sexuality) as compared to a non specific questionnaire on female sexual function (FSFI).
- Keywords
- PISQ-R, new sexuality questionnaire
- Medical subject headings
- Sexuality, Pelvic Organ Prolapse, Urinary Incontinence, Fecal Incontinence
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Vaginal surgery +prothesis +sexuality | The 50 patients included in this group will have undergone vaginal surgery for pelvic organ prolapse with placement of a prothesis; these patients are sexually active. | |
| Vaginal surgery +prothesis -sexuality | The 25 patients included in this group will have undergone vaginal surgery for pelvic organ prolapse with placement of a prothesis; these patients are NOT sexually active. | |
| Vaginal surgery -prothesis + sexuality | The 50 patients included in this group will have undergone vaginal surgery for pelvic organ prolapse WITHOUT placement of a prothesis; these patients are sexually active. | |
| Vaginal surgery -prothesis -sexuality | The 25 patients included in this group will have undergone vaginal surgery for pelvic organ prolapse WITHOUT placement of a prothesis; these patients are NOT sexually active. | |
| Abdominal surgery +sexuality | The 50 patients included in this group will have undergone abdominal surgery for pelvic organ prolapse; these patients are sexually active. | |
| Abdominal surgery -sexuality | The 25 patients included in this group will have undergone abdominal surgery for pelvic organ prolapse; these patients are NOT sexually active. | |
| Urinary incontinence surgery + sexuality | The 50 patients included in this group will have surgery for urinary incontinence; these patients are sexually active. | |
| Urinary incontinence surgery - sexuality | The 25 patients included in this group will have surgery for urinary incontinence; these patients are NOT sexually active. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
PISQ-R questionnaire
Measured: 12 months + 1 week
Secondary outcomes (19)
PISQ-R questionnaire
Measured: baseline; day 0
PISQ-R questionnaire
Measured: 6 months
PISQ-R questionnaire
Measured: 12 months
New sexuality questionnaire
Measured: baseline; day 0
New sexuality questionnaire
Measured: 6 months
New sexuality questionnaire
Measured: 12 months
New sexuality questionnaire
Measured: 12 months + 1 week
PFDI questionnaire
Measured: baseline; day 0
PFDI questionnaire
Measured: 6 months
PFDI questionnaire
Measured: 12 months
ICI-Q questionnaire
Measured: baseline; day 0
ICI-Q questionnaire
Measured: 6 months
ICI-Q questionnaire
Measured: 12 months
FSFI questionnaire
Measured: baseline; day 0
FSFI questionnaire
Measured: 6 months
FSFI questionnaire
Measured: 12 months
PGI-I questionnaire
Measured: baseline; day 0
PGI-I questionnaire
Measured: 6 months
PGI-I questionnaire
Measured: 12 months
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted3 Jul 2012 (estimated)
- Study start18 Jan 2013
- Primary completion20 Apr 2017
- Study completion20 Apr 2017
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for SexualityStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de NīmesThe 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
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 298 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Renaud de Tayrac, MD PhD, Study director, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de NīmesBrigitte Fatton, MD, Principal investigator, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01632839
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- LOCAL/2011/BF-03
- Other IDs
- 2012-A00303-40
- Status last verified
- Jul 2017
- First submitted
- 29 Jun 2012
- Last updated
- 19 Nov 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
Publications
Fatton B, Hermieu JF, Lucot JP, Debodinance P, Cour F, Alonso S, de Tayrac R. French validation of the Pelvic Organ Prolapse/Incontinence Sexual Questionnaire-IUGA revised (PISQ-IR). Int Urogynecol J. 2021 Dec;32(12):3183-3198. doi: 10.1007/s00192-020-04625-6. Epub 2021 Jan 5.
PubMed 33399902
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 19 Nov 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Psychometric Validation of a French Version of the PISQ-R and a New Questionnaire About Sexuality: Tools for Evaluating Sexuality in Patients With From Urinary Incontinence or Pelvic Organ Prolapse
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01632839
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- LOCAL/2011/BF-03
- Keywords
- PISQ-R, new sexuality questionnaire
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 298 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de NīmesUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 18 Jan 2013 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 20 Apr 2017 (actual)
- Study completion
- 20 Apr 2017 (actual)
- First posted
- 3 Jul 2012 (estimated)
- 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.
The primary objective of this study is the psychometric validation of two questionnaires (PISQ-R and a new questionnaire on sexuality) as compared to a non specific questionnaire on female sexual function (FSFI).
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Number of arms
- 8
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Vaginal surgery +prothesis +sexuality | – | –The 50 patients included in this group will have undergone vaginal surgery for pelvic organ prolapse with placement of a prothesis; these patients are sexually active. |
| Vaginal surgery +prothesis -sexuality | – | –The 25 patients included in this group will have undergone vaginal surgery for pelvic organ prolapse with placement of a prothesis; these patients are NOT sexually active. |
| Vaginal surgery -prothesis + sexuality | – | –The 50 patients included in this group will have undergone vaginal surgery for pelvic organ prolapse WITHOUT placement of a prothesis; these patients are sexually active. |
| Vaginal surgery -prothesis -sexuality | – | –The 25 patients included in this group will have undergone vaginal surgery for pelvic organ prolapse WITHOUT placement of a prothesis; these patients are NOT sexually active. |
| Abdominal surgery +sexuality | – | –The 50 patients included in this group will have undergone abdominal surgery for pelvic organ prolapse; these patients are sexually active. |
| Abdominal surgery -sexuality | – | –The 25 patients included in this group will have undergone abdominal surgery for pelvic organ prolapse; these patients are NOT sexually active. |
| Urinary incontinence surgery + sexuality | – | –The 50 patients included in this group will have surgery for urinary incontinence; these patients are sexually active. |
| Urinary incontinence surgery - sexuality | – | –The 25 patients included in this group will have surgery for urinary incontinence; these patients are NOT sexually active. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- Patients undergoing vaginal, abdominal or urinary incontinence surgery.
Key inclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Patient is not pregnant
- Patient can read and understand French
- The patient must have given her informed and signed consent
- The patient must be insured or beneficiary of a health insurance plan
- The patient has genital prolapse and/or urinary incontinence and/or anal incontinence, and have undergone surgery
Key exclusion criteria (5 listed)
- The patient is under judicial protection
- The patient does not understand french
- Patient has vulvodynia
- Patient has painful bladder syndrome
- The patient has had chronic pelvic pain for longer than 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.
Primary outcome
PISQ-R questionnaire
Time frame: 12 months + 1 week
19 secondary outcomes
PISQ-R questionnaire
Time frame: baseline; day 0
PISQ-R questionnaire
Time frame: 6 months
PISQ-R questionnaire
Time frame: 12 months
New sexuality questionnaire
Time frame: baseline; day 0
New sexuality questionnaire
Time frame: 6 months
New sexuality questionnaire
Time frame: 12 months
New sexuality questionnaire
Time frame: 12 months + 1 week
PFDI questionnaire
Time frame: baseline; day 0
PFDI questionnaire
Time frame: 6 months
PFDI questionnaire
Time frame: 12 months
ICI-Q questionnaire
Time frame: baseline; day 0
ICI-Q questionnaire
Time frame: 6 months
ICI-Q questionnaire
Time frame: 12 months
FSFI questionnaire
Time frame: baseline; day 0
FSFI questionnaire
Time frame: 6 months
FSFI questionnaire
Time frame: 12 months
PGI-I questionnaire
Time frame: baseline; day 0
PGI-I questionnaire
Time frame: 6 months
PGI-I questionnaire
Time frame: 12 months
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 19 Nov 2025.
- Results publication: PubMed 33399902Fatton B, Hermieu JF, Lucot JP, Debodinance P, Cour F, Alonso S, de Tayrac R. French validation of the Pelvic Organ Prolapse/Incontinence Sexual Questionnaire-IUGA revised (PISQ-IR). Int Urogynecol J. 2021 Dec;32(12):3183-3198. doi: 10.1007/s00192-020-04625-6. Epub 2021 Jan 5.
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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. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Renaud de Tayrac, MD PhD study director
Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes
Brigitte Fatton, MD principal investigator
Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes
14 sites in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Sexuality and Pelvic Organ Prolapse, run by Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes at 14 sites in France.
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 5 inclusion and 5 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: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 19 Nov 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 14 sites in France. 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?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
PISQ-R questionnaire (time frame: 12 months + 1 week). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT01632839, which also lists 1 linked publication.
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 19 Nov 2025.