Screening for sexual dysfunction in young cancer survivors

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 develop and implement a standardized screening approach for sexual dysfunction in adolescent and young adult (AYA) patients aged 15-24 who are survivors of childhood cancer. The approach will utilize the Patient Reported Outcome Measurement Information System (PROMIS) for Sexual Function and Satisfaction (SexFS) Brief, integrating feedback from both patients and medical providers. The study will pilot test this screening method across multiple clinics to improve the recognition and management of sexual dysfunction in this population.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria

In order to be eligible to participate in this study, an individual must meet all of the following criteria:

1. Provision to sign and date the consent form.
2. Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and be available for the duration of the study.
3. Be aged 15-24 years old at the time of enrollment
4. Patients with or surviving of cancer (must be found in the International Classification of Diseases for Oncology (ICD-O) and have a behavior code ≥2)
5. Must have received cancer-directed therapy with at least one of the following:

   * Chemotherapy: any anticancer drug to treat the cancer diagnosis including immunotherapy
   * Radiotherapy: any radiotherapy to treat the cancer diagnosis
   * Surgery: any surgery to remove cancer including partial or total resections. Biopsies are not considered surgery.
6. Cancer must have been diagnosed before the age of 18 years
7. Patient must have an appointment at one of four clinical sites: CHCO HOPE Survivorship Program, CHCO Oncology Clinic, CHCO Neuro-Oncology Clinic, Seattle Children's Hospital Survivorship Program

Exclusion Criteria

An individual who meets any of the following criteria will be excluded from participation in this study:

1. Unable to read and speak English
2. Patients who did not receive cancer-directed therapy
3. Insufficient cognitive functioning to complete study measures, as determined by patient's
4. Participation in intervention development
5. Patient is at end of life or on hospice, as determined by primary oncologist
6. Patients who did not undergo sexual function screening within 1 month of being due will be excluded from implementation outcomes measurement
7. Patient is at end of life or on hospice, as determined by primary oncologist

Where it's running

• Childrens Hospital Colorado
  Aurora, Colorado, United States Recruiting
• University of Colorado Hospital
  Aurora, Colorado, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Jenna Demedis — University of Colorado, Denver
• Study coordinator: Barbara Shepperd
• Email: barbara.shepperd@childrenscolorado.org
• Phone: 7207776819

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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.