Improving communication about sexual health for women after gynecologic cancer treatment
Promoting Effective Clinical Communication about Sexual Health after Gynecologic Cancer: A Randomized Controlled Trial of a Patient-Focused Intervention
This study is designed to help women who have been treated for gynecologic cancer talk more openly about their sexual health with their doctors, using a special program called Starting the Conversation – Gynecologic Cancer, to make these important discussions easier and less stressful.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Research Inst of Fox Chase Can Ctr NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10981519 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on helping women who have undergone treatment for gynecologic cancer to effectively communicate their sexual health concerns with their healthcare providers. It utilizes a modified intervention called Starting the Conversation – Gynecologic Cancer (STC-GC), which empowers patients to initiate discussions about their sexual health needs. The study will involve 200 female patients who will be randomly assigned to receive this intervention, aiming to evaluate its effectiveness in improving communication and addressing sexual health issues. By enhancing patient-provider communication, the research seeks to reduce the distress associated with sexual health concerns post-treatment.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are women who have been treated for gynecologic cancer and are experiencing sexual health concerns.
Not a fit: Patients who are not experiencing sexual health concerns or who have not been treated for gynecologic cancer may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the quality of life for women after gynecologic cancer by facilitating better communication about sexual health issues.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that similar interventions have been effective in improving communication about sexual health in breast cancer patients, suggesting potential success in this modified approach for gynecologic cancer patients.
Where this research is happening
Philadelphia, United States
- Research Inst of Fox Chase Can Ctr — Philadelphia, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Reese, Jennifer Barsky — Research Inst of Fox Chase Can Ctr
- Study coordinator: Reese, Jennifer Barsky
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.