Pre-Rehabilitation for Female Patients Undergoing Pelvic Radiotherapy
United States20 participantsStarted 2024-01-16
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to examine the feasibility of adding pre-rehabilitation pelvic health physical therapy to standard of care radiation therapy treatment plan for female patients who have been diagnosed with cervical, vaginal, vulvar, uterine, or anal cancer and are a candidate for curative pelvic radiation with external beam. Participants will receive education on using a vaginal dilator for use during treatment and complete questionnaires looking at pain and sexual function.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion criteria
. Female
. ≥ 18 years old at the time of informed consent
. Ability to provide written informed consent and HIPAA authorization
. Primary diagnosis of cervical, vaginal, vulvar, uterine, or anal cancer
. Candidate for curative pelvic radiation with external beam, with or without brachytherapy, per radiation oncologist's discretion
Exclusion criteria
. Major medical illnesses or psychiatric impairments, which in the investigator's opinion will prevent administration or completion of the protocol therapy and/or interfere with follow-up.
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
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Feasability of implementation of pre-rehabilitation to radiotherapy
Timeframe: Baseline
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Feasability of implementation of pre-rehabilitation to radiotherapy
Timeframe: Baseline
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Feasability of implementation of pre-rehabilitation to radiotherapy
Timeframe: Baseline
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Feasability of implementation of pre-rehabilitation to radiotherapy
Timeframe: Baseline
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Feasability of implementation of pre-rehabilitation to radiotherapy
Timeframe: Baseline to 6 weeks
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Feasability of implementation of pre-rehabilitation to radiotherapy