Sexual Dysfunction
Conditions
Keywords
breast and gynecologic cancer patients
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to identify breast and gynecologic cancer patients with sexual dysfunction, to measure sexual dysfunction with the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) and to provide Patients with the opportunity during this six-month period to follow up with a healthcare provider to discuss the sexual dysfunction needs and to see if a medical intervention can be of aid.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALRosy app
Participants will be provided a six-month membership subscription to the mobile application ROSY. ROSY will recommend pathways for addressing issues through 1) coaching by board certified coaches or 2) joining a completely anonymous community with other people where they can share experiences and get help as new members of the community to overcome sexual health challenges .Users will work towards their health goals each day using tools from medical and mental health experts . Tools used include 1) virtual workshops and 2) coaching sessions which will provide the opportunity to a) Have an authentic and relatable conversation with an expert b) Explore new pathways to better health experience c) Improve their relationship with themselves, partner, and healthcare providers d) Learn fun ways to improve their everyday wellness e) Access live events from anywhere.
Sponsors
The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Study design
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Patient with a current or historic diagnosis of breast cancer or gynecologic cancer (uterine ovarian, fallopian tube, peritoneal, cervical, vulva, or vaginal cancers) * Agree to participate in the study with completion of survey and use of ROSY mobile application
Exclusion criteria
* Currently pregnant * Non-English speaking (ROSY is currently is only available is in English).
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Change in sex related personal distress as assessed by the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) | Baseline, 6 months | FSFI is a 19-item instrument that measures 6 domains of sexual function: Desire, Arousal, Lubrication, Orgasm, Satisfaction, and Pain. This uses a Likert-type scale, with scores ranging from 0 to 5, except for questions 1, 2, 13, and 16, which are scored from 1 to 5. The total score ranges from 2.0 to 36.0, with higher scores indicating better functioning. |
| Change in sexual dysfunction as assessed by the Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) questionnaire | Baseline, 6 months | score ranges from 0 to 10, higher score showing worse outcome |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Change in sex related personal distress as assessed by the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) in ethnic minority groups | end of study (6 months after baseline) | FSFI is a 19-item instrument that measures 6 domains of sexual function: Desire, Arousal, Lubrication, Orgasm, Satisfaction, and Pain. This uses a Likert-type scale, with scores ranging from 0 to 5, except for questions 1, 2, 13, and 16, which are scored from 1 to 5. The total score ranges from 2.0 to 36.0, with higher scores indicating better functioning. |
| Change in sex related personal distress as assessed by the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) in sexual and gender minority groups | end of study (6 months after baseline) | FSFI is a 19-item instrument that measures 6 domains of sexual function: Desire, Arousal, Lubrication, Orgasm, Satisfaction, and Pain. This uses a Likert-type scale, with scores ranging from 0 to 5, except for questions 1, 2, 13, and 16, which are scored from 1 to 5. The total score ranges from 2.0 to 36.0, with higher scores indicating better functioning. |
| Change in sex related personal distress as assessed by the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) in unpartnered women | end of study (6 months after baseline) | FSFI is a 19-item instrument that measures 6 domains of sexual function: Desire, Arousal, Lubrication, Orgasm, Satisfaction, and Pain. This uses a Likert-type scale, with scores ranging from 0 to 5, except for questions 1, 2, 13, and 16, which are scored from 1 to 5. The total score ranges from 2.0 to 36.0, with higher scores indicating better functioning. |
Countries
United States
Contacts
Primary ContactLavanya P Parsons, MD
Backup ContactAyokunle Ogunye
Outcome results
None listed