Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 and up

Assessing pelvic floor function in cancer patients undergoing treatment

Official title: PANTHERA-Studie "Pelvic Floor Disorders in Patients Under ANtineoplastic THERApy"

Run by St. Josefs-Hospital Wiesbaden GmbH · NCT04655066 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study looks at how cancer treatments affect bladder, bowel, and sexual function in women with gynecological tumors and breast cancer to help improve their quality of life.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment200 (estimated)
SponsorSt. Josefs-Hospital Wiesbaden GmbH
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Wiesbaden)
StatusRecruiting
StartedApril 1, 2018
Main results expectedDecember 31, 2026
Study endsDecember 31, 2026
Registry record updatedSeptember 23, 2025
Trial IDNCT04655066 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates include patients currently undergoing systemic tumor therapy for breast cancer or gynecological carcinoma.

Probably not a fit

Patients not undergoing systemic tumor therapy or those with other unrelated conditions may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study evaluates how systemic tumor therapy affects pelvic floor function in patients with gynecological tumors and breast cancer. It utilizes validated questionnaires to gather subjective data on bladder, bowel, and sexual function, aiming to identify potential impairments and influencing factors. The findings could help in developing preventive and therapeutic strategies to improve the quality of life for these patients.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved management and treatment strategies for pelvic floor disorders in cancer patients.

How similar studies have gone: While there is limited data on similar studies, the approach of using validated questionnaires to assess quality of life in cancer patients has shown promise in other contexts.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Breastcancer under tumor therapy
* Gynecological carcinoma under tumor therapy

Exclusion Criteria:

* none

Where it's running

  • St. Josefs-Hospital Wiesbaden GmbH
    Wiesbaden, Germany
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.