Impact of a Nurse-led Mind-body Intervention on Sexual Health for Young Women
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Women's Health: Neoplasm of Breast
- Sponsor
- University of Arkansas
- Enrollment
- 43
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Vulvovaginal Symptoms Questionnaire (VSQ)
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 4 months ago
Overview
Brief Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to test the efficacy of a nurse-led psychoeducational sexual health intervention for young women breast cancer survivors. The main questions it aims to answer are:
- What is the feasibility of this intervention in an online, private setting?
- What is the effect of this intervention on reducing menopausal symptoms, improving sexual functioning, and enhancing body image?
Participants will participate in a nurse-led psychoeducational intervention for 8 sessions lasting approximately an hour each over the course of 8 - 10 weeks. Each participant will complete survey items at the beginning, end, and six-weeks after the last session. Participants will be compensated up to $150 in gift cards as a thank-you for their time.
Investigators
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Diagnosed with breast cancer (stages I - III) between ages 18 - 50
- •Completed active treatment (chemotherapy and/or radiation) within the last five years
- •Can read/speak English
- •Access to talk in quiet, safe environment for privacy
- •On hormonal therapies (aromatase inhibitors, tamoxifen)
- •Currently partnered (i.e., in a relationship)
Exclusion Criteria
- •Currently undergoing active treatment (chemotherapy and/or radiation)
- •More than five years have passed since completing active treatment (chemotherapy and/or radiation)
- •History of advanced breast cancer (stage IV) or a breast cancer recurrence
- •Women without access to the internet
- •Cannot read/speak in English
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Vulvovaginal Symptoms Questionnaire (VSQ)
Time Frame: Week 1, Week 16, Week 22
A 21-item survey designed to measure vaginal symptoms, emotions, life impact due to vulvovaginal symptoms, and sexual impact of vulvovaginal symptoms. The scores range from 0 - 20 with the higher score meaning greater impact from vulvovaginal symptoms.
Body Image Scale
Time Frame: Week 1, Week 16, Week 22
A 10-item survey designed to measure body image changes after cancer treatment. Scores range from 0 - 30 with the higher scores representing more body image disturbances related to cancer treatment.
Female Sexual Functioning Index
Time Frame: Week 1, Week 16, Week 22
A 19-item survey measuring female sexual functioning. Scores range from 2 - 36 with the higher score representing greater sexual function.