How Perianal Disease Affects Sexual Health and Quality of Life
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study explores how chronic perianal conditions—like anal fistulas or pilonidal disease—affect patients' sexual function and relationships. Researchers will ask you to complete surveys about your symptoms and sexual health to better understand this impact and help future patients.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with chronic perianal disease (such as fistula-in-ano, pilonidal disease, or similar condition affecting the area around the anus)
- You are 18 years old or older
- You can read and understand Greek, as the study uses Greek-language questionnaires
- You are able to complete written surveys about your sexual health and quality of life
- You do not have active colorectal or anal cancer
- You have not had major pelvic surgery unrelated to your perianal condition within the last 3 months
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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