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Effect of a Psycho-educational Intervention on Psychological Outcomes of Gynecological Cancer Patients

Egypt100 participantsStarted 2023-04-01

Plain-language summary

This study will be conducted to optimize the quality of care rendered for gynecological cancer patients attending the Gynecological Oncology Unit in El-Shatby University Hospital in Alexandria.As well as to assess the effect of implementing a psychoeducational intervention program among gynecological cancer women on the: 1. Quality of life with its different domains (physical, emotional, social and functional). "as a primary objective" 2. Psychological distress and cancer-specific stress. "as secondary objectives"

Who can participate

Age range

20 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: Women are eligible to participate if they are: * Over 20 years old. * Newly diagnosed cases with gynecological cancers (confirmed within 3 months). * Scheduled to have surgery as the first-line treatment. * Willing to participate in the study. Exclusion Criteria: Women are excluded if they: * Are in the late stage (stage IV) as women in this group usually receive palliative/ symptomatic treatment. * Have additional cancer diagnosis (including metastasis). * Are diagnosed with severe psychiatric or cognitive disorder. * Participate in other intervention study.

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

A change in the Quality of life of gynecological cancer patients

Timeframe: over approximately 2 months for each patient as the tool is used initially before surgery and reused 8 weeks after the operation

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05965596

SponsorAlexandria University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-04-01

Contact for this trial

Fadia samir

01273855505 F_shaban2008@alexmed.edu.eg

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