CompletedNot Applicable

Multimodal Sexual Dysfunction Intervention In HCT

United States230 participantsStarted 2019-02-01

Plain-language summary

This research study is evaluating the impact of an intervention to improve sexual function in stem cell transplant survivors on participants' sexual function, quality of life, and mood. It is expected that about 120 people who have undergone a stem cell transplant will take part in this research study.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adult patients (≥ 18 years) with hematologic malignancy who underwent autologous or allogeneic HCT ≥ three months prior to study enrollment. * Positive screen for sexual dysfunction that is causing distress based on the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) survivorship guidelines * Ability to read and respond to questions in English or to complete questionnaires with assistance from an interpreter. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with relapsed disease requiring treatment * Patients with a planned second transplant * Patients \> 5 years from their HCT * Patients with psychiatric or cognitive conditions which the treating clinicians believes prohibits compliance with study procedures.

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?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

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

Compare Patient Global Satisfaction with Sex

Timeframe: 3 Months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03803696

SponsorMassachusetts General Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-01-01

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