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.
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
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
20
The 4-hour group session will be structured around three 60-minute modules and creation of a personal action plan
One month following the group session, women will receive a telephone booster session (\<15 minutes). This brief telephone check-in is intended to help women review progress with their individualized action-plan, problem-solve around continuing problems, and plan for maintenance moving forward.
Dana Farber Cancer Institute
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Change in Sexual Function (FSFI)
Baseline to 2 Month Follow-up Paired t-test (Wilcoxon signed-rank test)
Time frame: Paired t-test (Wilcoxon signed-rank test) Baseline to 2 Month Follow-up
Change in participants psychological distress on Brief Symptom Inventory
Paired t-test (Wilcoxon signed-rank test)
Time frame: Baseline to 2 Months
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