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In this randomized controlled trial, the investigators will assess the difference in mean patient-reported pain scores and sexual function between women with gynecologic or breast cancers experiencing dyspareunia (painful intercourse) who are assigned to vaginal dilator use with vaginal moisturizer (Intervention Group, n = 29) compared to vaginal moisturizer alone (Control Group, n = 29) over 16 weeks.


Clinical Trial Description

Between 2012 and 2016, approximately 94,000 women were diagnosed with a gynecologic cancer annually and over 1.2 million women with breast cancer between 2013 and 2017. It is well known that gynecologic and breast cancers, and their treatments including surgery, adjuvant chemotherapy and endocrine therapy, and radiation, result in significant effects on the female reproductive system which can lead to sexual dysfunction. In the U.S., sexual dysfunction among gynecologic oncology patients has been reported to be as high as 90%, and over 70% among breast cancer patients. Patients who receive chemotherapy and/or endocrine therapy commonly experience dyspareunia, vaginal dryness, and challenges with desire and orgasm due to a low estrogen state. In fact, among patients with breast cancer, unaddressed sexual side effects from adjuvant endocrine therapy are one reason for early discontinuation. Hysterectomy and oophorectomy, including for ovarian cancer risk-reduction, can cause similar physical symptoms in addition to psychologic effects like anxiety related to sexual intercourse. ;


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NCT number NCT05129332
Study type Interventional
Source Columbia University
Contact
Status Withdrawn
Phase N/A
Start date August 3, 2022
Completion date February 7, 2024

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