Breast Cancer Survivors, Ovarian Suppression Treatment, Sexual Function Disturbances
Conditions
Keywords
Breast Cancer Survivors, Sexual Function Disturbances, Ovarian Suppression Treatment
Brief summary
This research study is evaluating an educational intervention for breast cancer survivors who have experienced changes in sexual function after ovarian suppression treatment to reduce the risk of breast cancer recurrence.
Detailed description
The purpose of this research is to study the effectiveness of an educational intervention for breast cancer survivors who have experienced changes in sexual function after ovarian suppression treatment to reduce the risk of cancer recurrence. The aim is to develop an effective intervention to help women manage these changes and restore sexual health and functioning. \- This study consists of attending a group educational session followed by a one-on-one telephone coaching session. * The group educational session will last about 4 hours, and will include information on resources, self-help strategies, and relaxation techniques. * The telephone coaching session will take place four weeks after the group session, and will last about 15 minutes
Interventions
BEHAVIORALGroup Session
The 4-hour group session will be structured around three 60-minute modules and creation of a personal action plan
BEHAVIORALTelephone Booster
One month following the group session, women will receive a telephone booster session (\<15 minutes). This brief telephone check-in is intended to help women review progress with their individualized action-plan, problem-solve around continuing problems, and plan for maintenance moving forward.
Sponsors
Howard Cox Fund for Women Assistant Professors
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Study design
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
18 Years to 50 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Women with a history of breast cancer who are currently on chemical ovarian suppression * Current age ≤ 50 * No active cancer therapy in the past 6 months and no future therapy planned * Endorsement of at least one sexual symptom (see Appendix A for eligibility screening) * English-speaking
Exclusion criteria
* History of pelvic radiation * Prior participation in one of Dr. Bober's sexual health workshops
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Change in Sexual Function (FSFI) | Paired t-test (Wilcoxon signed-rank test) Baseline to 2 Month Follow-up | Baseline to 2 Month Follow-up Paired t-test (Wilcoxon signed-rank test) |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Change in participants psychological distress on Brief Symptom Inventory | Baseline to 2 Months | Paired t-test (Wilcoxon signed-rank test) |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed