Understanding sexual health issues in women after radiation treatment for pelvic cancers
Novel Functional Anatomic and Biomarker Indices of Radiation-Induced Female Sexual Toxicities in a Multi-Center Cohort
This study is looking at the sexual health issues that women experience after radiation treatment for pelvic cancers, aiming to understand how radiation affects their bodies and to find better ways to help them feel better and enjoy a good quality of life.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
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| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10918316 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the sexual health challenges faced by women who have undergone radiation therapy for pelvic cancers. It aims to identify the anatomical and biological factors that contribute to sexual dysfunction in these patients, focusing on the impact of radiation on female erectile tissues and the vaginal microbiome. By analyzing a multi-center cohort of female cancer survivors, the study seeks to develop better classifications of radiation toxicity and improve supportive therapies to enhance quality of life. The findings could lead to more effective interventions for managing sexual health in this population.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are women who have been treated for pelvic cancers and have received radiation therapy.
Not a fit: Patients who have not undergone radiation therapy or do not have pelvic cancers may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatments and support for female cancer survivors experiencing sexual dysfunction after radiation therapy.
How similar studies have performed: While there has been some exploration of sexual dysfunction in cancer survivors, this specific approach focusing on radiation-induced effects in female patients is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Marshall, Deborah Catherine — Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
- Study coordinator: Marshall, Deborah Catherine
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.