Improving Conversations About Sexual Health After Gynecologic Cancer
Promoting Effective Clinical Communication about Sexual Health after Gynecologic Cancer: A Randomized Controlled Trial of a Patient-Focused Intervention
This project helps women who have had gynecologic cancer feel more confident and prepared to talk with their doctors about sexual health concerns.
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-11128829 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Many women face sexual health challenges after gynecologic cancer but find it hard to discuss these with their healthcare providers. This project offers a special program called Starting the Conversation – Gynecologic Cancer (STC-GC) to help women learn how to effectively bring up these important topics. The program aims to empower patients to lead discussions and ensure their needs are met. We want to see if this program truly helps women communicate better about their sexual health.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are female patients who have been treated for any stage of gynecologic cancer and are experiencing sexual health concerns.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have gynecologic cancer or are not experiencing sexual health concerns related to their cancer treatment may not directly benefit from this specific intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could help women with gynecologic cancer feel more comfortable and prepared to discuss sexual health with their doctors, leading to better support and care for these concerns.
How similar studies have performed: A similar program was effective for breast cancer patients, and a pilot test of this modified program for gynecologic cancer patients showed it was feasible and well-received.
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.