CompletedNot Applicable

Metastatic Breast Carcinoma and Women Sexual Quality of Life

France30 participantsStarted 2018-03-12

Plain-language summary

Sexual health is one of the relevant parameters for assesing the quality of life. Improvement sexual and emotional function improves quality of life scores and depression or anxiety in curative phase. The purpose of the study is to assess the quality of sexual life of postmenopausal women with metastatic breast cancer in couples and to establish links with overall quality of life and the quality of the relationship.

Who can participate

Age range

50 Years – 70 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Women with metastatic breast cancer * Age ≥ 50 and \< 70 years old * Diagnosis of metastatic breast cancer at least 6 months prior to study participation * Patient living with a partner * Menopausal women (absence of menstruation for 1 year minimum) * ECOG performance status ≤ 2 * Affiliated to public health system * Informed and having expressed her non-opposition Exclusion Criteria: * Patient in exclusive palliative care * Single or not living in a couple * Non-menopausal patient

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Quality of sexual life of postmenopausal women with metastatic breast carcinoma living in couples

Timeframe: 1 day

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03408769

SponsorInstitut de Cancérologie de Lorraine

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2018-04-04

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