Purpose of this Study
We are doing this study to find out if pelvic floor physical therapy can improve sexual function for women who have undergone pelvic radiation.
Who Can Participate?
Eligibility
Women ages 19+ who:<ul>
<li>Received pelvic radiation as part of their treatment for gynecological or gastrointestinal cancer (cervical, endometrial, vulvar, vaginal, anal, and/or rectal cancer)</li>
<li>Have been referred to physical therapy for pelvic floor rehabilitation</li>
<li>Do not have any currently active or relapsed cancer</li></ul>
For more information about this study, please contact the study team at <a href= "mailto: amelia.lorenzo@duke.edu">amelia.lorenzo@duke.edu.</a>
<li>Received pelvic radiation as part of their treatment for gynecological or gastrointestinal cancer (cervical, endometrial, vulvar, vaginal, anal, and/or rectal cancer)</li>
<li>Have been referred to physical therapy for pelvic floor rehabilitation</li>
<li>Do not have any currently active or relapsed cancer</li></ul>
For more information about this study, please contact the study team at <a href= "mailto: amelia.lorenzo@duke.edu">amelia.lorenzo@duke.edu.</a>
Age Range
19-110
Sex/Genders
Female (cisgender)
Transgender male
Looking for Healthy Participants
No
What is Involved?
If you choose to join this study, we will ask you to fill out a general wellness survey and sexual function survey before you start pelvic floor physical therapy. We will send you a similar survey to fill out after you finish your physical therapy. This study is done completely online.
Locations
Remote/online
Compensation
No
Spanish Materials Available
No
Study Details
Full Title
Sexual functioning after pelvic floor physical therapy among female cancer survivors who have undergone pelvic radiation therapy
Principal Investigator
Laura
Havrilesky
Protocol Number
PRO00114683
NCT ID
NA
Phase
N/A
Enrollment Status
Open to Enrollment