Sexual Health and Rehabilitation After Ovarian Suppression Treatment

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Status: Completed

Conditions: Ovarian Suppression Treatment; Breast Cancer Survivors; Sexual Function Disturbances

Treatments: Behavioral: Group Session; Behavioral: Telephone Booster

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT03571841

18-140

Details and patient eligibility

About

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.

Full 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

Enrollment: 20 patients

Sex: Female

Ages: 18 to 50 years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

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

Trial design

Primary purpose: Supportive Care

Allocation: N/A

Interventional model: Single Group Assignment

Masking: None (Open label)

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20 participants in 1 patient group

Educational Intervention

Experimental group

Description:

For breast cancer survivors currently on chemical ovarian suppression who are experiencing sexual dysfunction. * Group Session * Telephone Booster Session

Treatment:

Behavioral: Telephone Booster

Behavioral: Group Session