Pre-rehabilitation for women receiving pelvic radiation therapy

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 evaluate the feasibility of incorporating pelvic health physical therapy into the standard radiation treatment plan for women diagnosed with cervical, vaginal, vulvar, uterine, or anal cancer. Participants will receive education on the use of vaginal dilators and complete questionnaires assessing pain and sexual function. The study focuses on identifying barriers and facilitators to implementing this pre-rehabilitation service and its potential clinical value in reducing pelvic pain and dyspareunia. By collaborating with radiation oncology staff, the study seeks to improve the quality of life for patients undergoing pelvic radiation.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Female
2. ≥ 18 years old at the time of informed consent
3. Ability to provide written informed consent and HIPAA authorization
4. Primary diagnosis of cervical, vaginal, vulvar, uterine, or anal cancer
5. Candidate for curative pelvic radiation with external beam, with or without brachytherapy, per radiation oncologist's discretion

Notes:

* Can have prior and/or current modalities of treatment to address diagnosis including surgery and chemotherapy
* Can receive radiation at any facility provided patient is able to perform Physical Therapy visits at IUH North/Schwarz Cancer Center

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Major medical illnesses or psychiatric impairments, which in the investigator's opinion will prevent administration or completion of the protocol therapy and/or interfere with follow-up.
2. Not a candidate for curative radiation therapy per radiation oncologist's discretion
3. Prior radiation therapy to the pelvis
4. Women who are pregnant or nursing

Where it's running

• IU Health West
  Avon, Indiana, United States Recruiting
• IU Health Schwarz Cancer Center
  Carmel, Indiana, United States Recruiting
• Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center
  Indianapolis, Indiana, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Namita Agrawal, MD — Indiana University
• Study coordinator: Namita Agrawal, MD
• Email: agrawaln@indiana.edu
• Phone: (317)944-2524

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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.