Sexual Function Screening in Childhood Cancer Survivors

University of Colorado Denver (CU Denver)

Status: Completed

Conditions: Survivorship; Sexual Dysfunction; Childhood Cancer

Treatments: Other: Interviews

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other; NIH

Identifiers

NCT04066218

P30CA046934 (U.S. NIH Grant/Contract)

19-1111.cc

Details and patient eligibility

About

This is a qualitative research study involving semistructured interviews and Think-Aloud methodology during completion of a clinical screening tool. All participants will undergo the same semistructured interviews.

Full description

The proposed research will explore patient-centered approaches to evaluating younger Adolescent/young adult Childhood cancer survivors for sexual dysfunction, including strategies for implementation and usability of thePatient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information® v2.0 Brief Profile for Sexual Function and Satisfaction Brief, an existing adult screening tool. This study will include interviews with 24 patients age 15-24 who were diagnosed with cancer prior to age 18, and treated with chemotherapy, radiation and/or surgery and are now at least two years off therapy.

Enrollment: 24 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 15 to 24 years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

1. Ability to read and understand the postcard consent.
2. Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and be available for the duration of the study.
3. Age 15-24 at time of enrollment
4. History of cancer diagnosis, diagnosed at <18 years old
5. Off therapy (chemotherapy, surgery, radiation) for a minimum of 2 years
6. Sufficient cognitive functioning such that participants are able to complete study measures, as determined by their physician and research personnel.

Exclusion criteria

1. Developmental or intellectual disability, as determined by the patient's physician
2. Received neither chemotherapy nor radiation therapy
3. Non-English speaking
4. Non-English reading

Trial design

24 participants in 2 patient groups

age 15-19

Description:

The investigators plan to complete 24 interviews with 12 in the age 15-19 cohort.The investigators will also ensure that at least 8 people from each sex are included in this study.

Treatment:

Other: Interviews

age 20-24

Description:

The investigators plan to complete 24 interviews with 12 in the age 20-24 cohort. The investigators will also ensure that at least 8 people from each sex are included in this study.

Treatment:

Other: Interviews