Neoplasms

Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases

All Conditions

Urinary Tract, Sexual Organs, and Pregnancy Conditions

Gland and Hormone Related Diseases

Breast Neoplasms

Premature Birth

Primary Ovarian Insufficiency

Menopause, Premature

Pregnancy Complications

Urogenital Diseases

Female Urogenital Diseases

Female Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy Complications

Breast Diseases

Skin Diseases

Ovarian Diseases

Adnexal Diseases

Genital Diseases, Female

Genital Diseases

Gonadal Disorders

Endocrine System Diseases

Menopause

Pharmaceutical Solutions

All Drugs and Chemicals

Immediately following consent, participants randomized to the EMBRACE Group will begin with the EMBRACE intervention. Participants will meet with a registered nurse certified in sexuality and sex education once weekly for 8 - 10 weeks depending on scheduling. Each of the 8 sessions will last between 60 - 90 minutes. Participants will complete baseline measures, immediately following the intervention, and six weeks after the last session. Participants will be compensated for their time with a total up to $150.

After consenting, participants randomized to the Delayed EMBRACE Group will begin with the EMBRACE intervention 8 weeks after enrollment. Participants will meet with a registered nurse certified in sexuality and sex education once weekly for 8 - 10 weeks depending on scheduling. Each of the 8 sessions will last between 60 - 90 minutes. Participants will complete baseline measures, immediately following the intervention, and six weeks after the last session. Participants will be compensated for their time with a total up to $150.

The intervention will be led by a registered nurse who holds certifications in sexuality counseling and sex education. The therapeutic, online environment will serve as a confidential, private space without judgement to encourage discussion to model safe sexuality communication for breast cancer survivors. The curriculum will include: i) psychoeducation: sexual body, mind-body connection, and sexual relationships; ii) physical-body education: physical response, safety, and navigating physical changes in survivorship; iii) solution-focused tools: tailored vaginal rehydration, lubrication, education; and iv) communication: internal, partnered, and patient-provider communication skills.

EMBRACE (Empowerment through Mind and Body Reclamation After Cancer Experience)

Pearman D Parker, PhD, MPH, RN

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:

1. What is the feasibility of this intervention in an online, private setting?
2. 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.

Participant eligibility is based on gender at birth.

Nurse-led Mind-body Intervention on Sexual Health for Breast Cancer Survivors

Impact of a Nurse-led Mind-body Intervention on Sexual Health for Young Women

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.

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.

A 19-item survey measuring female sexual functioning. Scores range from 2 - 36 with the higher score representing greater sexual function.

Study title	NCT ID	Conditions	Interventions	Eligibility	Organization	Link
Nurse-led Mind-body Intervention on Sexual Health for Breast Cancer Survivors	NCT06307470	Women's Health:... Menopause, Prem... Body Image Sexual Dysfunct... Cancer, Breast	EMBRACE (Empowe...	18 Years - 50 Years	University of Arkansas
Nurse-led Mind-body Intervention on Sexual Health for Breast Cancer Survivors	NCT06307470	Women's Health:... Menopause, Prem... Body Image Sexual Dysfunct... Cancer, Breast	EMBRACE (Empowe...	18 Years - 50 Years	University of Arkansas

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