Examining sexual dysfunction in women after rectal cancer surgery and the effects of sexologist intervention

Is this trial a fit for you?

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

What this trial studies

This study aims to determine how common sexual dysfunction is among women who have undergone surgery for rectal cancer. It will assess the prevalence of these issues before treatment and analyze the impact of consultations with a sexologist on improving sexual well-being. The study will compare outcomes between women receiving sexology consultations and those receiving standard care. By focusing on female patients, it seeks to fill a gap in existing research that has primarily addressed male sexual dysfunction post-cancer treatment.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Women
* Diagnosis of stage I-III rectal adenocarcinoma or rectosigmoid junction with anastomosis less than 15 cm from the anal margin
* Surgical management, preceded or not by Radio-chemotherapy, with restoration of continuity
* Age : over 18
* Proficiency in French or English

Exclusion Criteria:

* Current pregnancy
* Significant cognitive/psychiatric disorders
* Guardianship

Where it's running

• Brive Hospital
  Brive-la-Gaillarde, France Recruiting
• Les cedres Clinical
  Brive-la-Gaillarde, France Recruiting
• Gueret Hospital
  Guéret, France Recruiting
• Limoges University Hospital
  Limoges, France Recruiting
• Saint Junien Hospital
  Saint-Junien, France Recruiting
• Chenieux clinical
  Limoges, France Not yet recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Niki Christou, MD
• Email: christou.niki19@gmail.com
• Phone: +335 55 05 67 30

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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.