CompletedNot Applicable

Pelvic Physical Therapy for Sexual Dysfunction in Gynecologic Oncology Survivors

United States20 participantsStarted 2022-03-28

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this research study is to investigate the use of pelvic physical therapy for gynecologic cancer survivors who report sexual dysfunction. Physical therapy experts believe that a full 10-week regimen is necessary for true improvement of symptoms. Investigators aim to see if this tense regimen is feasible for survivors. Investigators also aim to see if patients have an improvement in their sexual function and quality of life.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * History of cervical, ovarian/fallopian tube/primary peritoneal, uterine, or vulvar/vaginal cancer, regardless of stage or amount of prior therapy. Patients must have completed radiation therapy 12 weeks prior enrollment. Patients must be at least 12 weeks remote from surgery. There is no minimum time after completion of chemotherapy for enrollment. There is no upper limit of time from treatment. * History of treatment for gynecological cancer - surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, or combination of therapies. * Screen positive for sexual dysfunction based on answers to the Brief Sexual Symptom Checklist for Women. A patient screens positive if they answer "no" to the first question (Are you satisfied with your sexual function?) and if they select any answer other than "a" in the third question (Mark which of the following problems you are having). The other questions do not impact whether a patient screens positive or negative. They do not have an impact on study eligibility. * English-speaking. Due to the developmental nature of this study, assessing feasibility with a small number of patients, we do not have all response tools and questionnaires translated into multiple languages. In a future larger study, it will be important to translate all documents into multiple languages in order to include non-English speakers. * Age ≥18 years Exclusion Criteria: * Active pelvic infection * Presence of vaginal fistula * Deemed not suitable for PPT based on physi…

Questions worth asking your doctor

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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

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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

Accrual to Study Intervention

Timeframe: At baseline

Number of Participants Retained to Study Intervention

Timeframe: 3 months after completion of physical therapy.

Adherence to Study Intervention

Timeframe: 3 months after completion of physical therapy.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05242770

SponsorWake Forest University Health Sciences

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2022-09-14

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