Sexual Dysfunction in Palliative Care Patients: An Assessment of Patient's Perspective

To learn about the communications that Supportive Care patients receive about sexual well-being from their healthcare provider. Researchers also want to learn about your attitudes, beliefs, and feelings about sexual well-being.

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Key information

Conditions

Sexual Dysfunction Genital Diseases Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological Urogenital Diseases

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

M D Anderson Cancer Center

Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

About this study

Primary Objectives:

To determine the frequency of discussion about sexual dysfunction in palliative care patients.
To evaluate the impact of cancer diagnosis and treatment on patient's sexual life.

Secondary Objectives:

To evaluate patient self-reported severity of sexual dysfunction
To evaluate the proportion of patients suffering distress from body image concerns
To identify patient self-reported barriers that prevent discussion about sexual dysfunction
To evaluate patient self-reported impact of sexual dysfunction on their wellbeing

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

All patients who are evaluated as follow-ups in the Supportive Care clinic, and able to voluntarily consent to participate in the study
Patients must be able to understand, read, write, and speak English
Diagnosis of cancer
Patients who are 18 years of age or older

Exclusion criteria

New patients (consults)
Patient who have declined to participate, or who are unable to consent

Treatment and study plan

Patient's Perspective

Behavioral

Participants will complete a questionnaire about sexual wellbeing, sexual dysfunction, and communication with your provider on this topic.

Participants/Researchers will learn about your attitudes, beliefs, and feelings about sexual well-being

Primary outcomes

Quality of Life Questionnaires

Time frame: through study completion an average of year

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start: 2022
Primary completion: 2024
Study completion: 2024
First posted: May 1, 2023
Registry last updated: Dec 19, 2024

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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