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ArticleNeurological sciences : official journal of the Italian Neurological Society and of the Italian Society of Clinical Neurophysiology2021

Validation of the Italian version of the Multiple Sclerosis Intimacy and Sexuality Questionnaire-19.

Antonio Carotenuto, Laura De Giglio, Alessandro Chiodi, Maria Petracca, Laura Rosa, Maurizio Bianchi, Ilaria Ferrante, Francesca Lauro, Marcello Moccia, Antonio Ianniello and 3 more

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Article in Neurological sciences : official journal of the Italian Neurological Society and of the Italian Society of Clinical Neurophysiology, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT05615454 (Effect of Bio-electromagnetic Energy Regulation Therapy on Erectile Dysfunction in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis), which is not on this map. Cited by 6 papers.

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NCT05615454 naunknown statusnot on this mapstarted 2023, after this paper: background citation

Effect of Bio-electromagnetic Energy Regulation Therapy on Erectile Dysfunction in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis

TypeinterventionalSponsorImam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal UniversityRan2023 to 2024Enrolled50ConditionsErectile Dysfunction Due to Diseases Classified Elsewhere, Multiple Sclerosis, Relapsing-RemittingArmsbio-electromagnetic energy regulation therapy (BEMER) machine model type: B.BOX CLASSIC, model NO: 420100, 12-15 Volt, (BEMER Int.AG, Liechtenstein product)., placebo BEMER
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5 · Who and what money

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13 authors.

Antonio CarotenutoDepartment of Neurosciences, Reproductive and Odontostomatological Sciences, 'Federico II' University, Naples, Italy.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-1574-9693
Laura De GiglioNeurological Unit, 'S. Filippo' Hospital Rome, Rome, Italy.
Alessandro ChiodiDepartment of Neurosciences, Reproductive and Odontostomatological Sciences, 'Federico II' University, Naples, Italy.
Maria PetraccaDepartment of Neurosciences, Reproductive and Odontostomatological Sciences, 'Federico II' University, Naples, Italy.
Laura RosaDepartment of Neurosciences, Reproductive and Odontostomatological Sciences, 'Federico II' University, Naples, Italy.
Maurizio BianchiDepartment of Neurosciences, Reproductive and Odontostomatological Sciences, 'Federico II' University, Naples, Italy.
Ilaria FerranteMultiple Sclerosis Center, 'S. Andrea' Hospital, Rome, Italy.
Francesca LauroDepartment of Neurosciences, Reproductive and Odontostomatological Sciences, 'Federico II' University, Naples, Italy.
Marcello MocciaDepartment of Neurosciences, Reproductive and Odontostomatological Sciences, 'Federico II' University, Naples, Italy.
Antonio IannielloMultiple Sclerosis Center, 'S. Andrea' Hospital, Rome, Italy.
Carlo PozzilliMultiple Sclerosis Center, 'S. Andrea' Hospital, Rome, Italy.
Vincenzo Brescia MorraDepartment of Neurosciences, Reproductive and Odontostomatological Sciences, 'Federico II' University, Naples, Italy.
Roberta LanzilloDepartment of Neurosciences, Reproductive and Odontostomatological Sciences, 'Federico II' University, Naples, Italy. roberta.lanzillo@unina.it.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundPeople with multiple sclerosis (MS) may experience sexual dysfunction throughout the disease course. Validated scales to assess sexual dysfunction in MS for Italian patients are lacking. Hence, we aimed at validating Multiple Sclerosis Intimacy and Sexuality Questionnaire (MSISQ-19) for Italian MS patients.

methodsWe included both male and female MS patients. Each patient completed the Italian translation of the MSISQ-19. Construct validity was explored by the exploratory factor analysis and the Cronbach's alpha coefficient. Test-retest stability and concurrent internal and external validity were examined by Pearson' correlation coefficients.

resultsWe enrolled 369 MS patients (323 female and 46 male). Italian MSISQ-19 showed a Cronbach's alpha of 0.92. MSISQ-19 test and retest total scores correlated between each other (r = 0.48, p = 0.01). MSISQ-19 total score also correlated with primary, secondary and tertiary subscales (p < 0.001).

conclusionThe Italian Version of the MSISQ-19 showed satisfactory internal consistency and reliability with moderately adequate test-retest reproducibility, suggesting that it may be used as a valuable measure of sexual dysfunction in the Italian population.

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Multiple SclerosisDisability EvaluationFemaleHumansItalyMalePsychometricsReproducibility of ResultsSexualitySurveys and QuestionnairesDisabilityItalianMSISQ-19Multiple sclerosisSexualityValidation

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