Pelvic Radiation and Sexual Functioning

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:
  • Received pelvic radiation as part of their treatment for gynecological or gastrointestinal cancer (cervical, endometrial, vulvar, vaginal, anal, and/or rectal cancer)
  • Have been referred to physical therapy for pelvic floor rehabilitation
  • Do not have any currently active or relapsed cancer
For more information about this study, please contact the study team at amelia.lorenzo@duke.edu.

Age Range

19-110

Sex/Genders

Female (cisgender)
Transgender male
Looking for Healthy Participants
No

What is Involved?

Description

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