Relationships Between Sexuality and Mental Health in Older People (PASS)

University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand

Status: Enrolling

Conditions: Old Age

Treatments: Other: questionnaires of quality of life

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT07252583

2025-A01231-48 (Other Identifier)

RNI 2025 LAHAYE

Details and patient eligibility

About

The prevalence of sexual activity decreases with age, particularly among individuals over 60 years old. Although physical dysfunctions, such as erectile disorders, play a role, the decline in sexuality is also linked to cultural and social factors, such as stereotypes and the loss of a partner. Sexuality in adulthood impacts both mental and physical health, contributing to better quality of life and reduced risks of cardiovascular disease and cancer. Maintaining a fulfilling sexual life among older adults is a public health issue that remains underexplored, particularly regarding its relationship with mental health.

Primary objective To explore the association between sexuality and mental health in community-dwelling older adults.

Secondary objectives To study the relationships between the different dimensions of the questionnaires (ISS, QLQC30, HAD) To examine the association between sexuality and psychotropic drug use To compare sexuality and mental health among older adults belonging to senior associations and those living in independent residences

Enrollment: 200 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 60+ years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Voluntary participant aged ≥ 60 years (male or female)

Exclusion criteria

• Inability to understand or communicate in French
• Major neurocognitive disorders
• Refusal to participate in the study

Trial design

Primary purpose: Basic Science

Allocation: N/A

Interventional model: Single Group Assignment

Masking: None (Open label)

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200 participants in 1 patient group

all patients are enrolled prospectively. No comparator

Experimental group

Description:

questionnaires arm

Treatment:

Other: questionnaires of quality of life