Ovarian Cancer Clinical Trial
A Randomized Controlled Trial of an Online Support Group for Sexual Distress Due to Gynecologic Cancer
Summary
There is a high prevalence of sexual and body image problems among women treated for gynecologic cancer, which can lead to considerable distress. Given the sensitive and highly personal nature of these problems, women are often reluctant to speak to their doctors about these concerns and have few resources for support and information. The research team will conduct a prospective randomized controlled trail (RCT) to test the benefits of "GyneGals," a 12-week online (i.e. Internet-based) support group intervention for women who are sexually distressed due to gynecologic cancer and its treatment.
The primary aim of this study is to determine whether a professionally-facilitated, information-rich, online support group is beneficial for women who are sexually distressed due to gynecologic cancer and the side effects of treatment.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
Received surgical, radiation or chemotherapy treatments for any gynecologic cancer
Not receiving active treatment
Currently disease-free for a minimum of 3 months
No more than 5 years post-diagnosis
Distressed due to psychosexual concerns related to cancer
Willing to discuss psychosexual concerns
18 years or older
Has access to a computer and the Internet
Speaks, reads, and writes in English
Provides informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
Acutely suicidal (i.e., actively suicidal within the previous 3 months)
Has a major psychiatric illness
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There are 4 Locations for this study
New York New York, 10065, United States
Calgary Alberta, , Canada
Edmonton Alberta, , Canada
Vancouver British Columbia, , Canada
Toronto Ontario, M4N 3, Canada
Toronto Ontario, M5G 2, Canada
Toronto Ontario, M5S 1, Canada
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