Neoplasms

Urinary Tract, Sexual Organs, and Pregnancy Conditions

Gland and Hormone Related Diseases

All Conditions

Behaviors and Mental Disorders

Rare Diseases

Ovarian Neoplasms

Uterine Cervical Neoplasms

Endometrial Neoplasms

Vaginal Neoplasms

Vulvar Neoplasms

Uterine Neoplasms

Genital Neoplasms, Female

Fallopian Tube Neoplasms

Urogenital Neoplasms

Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological

Endocrine Gland Neoplasms

Ovarian Diseases

Adnexal Diseases

Genital Diseases, Female

Genital Diseases

Urogenital Diseases

Female Urogenital Diseases

Pregnancy Complications

Female Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy Complications

Endocrine System Diseases

Gonadal Disorders

Uterine Cervical Diseases

Uterine Diseases

Mental Disorders

Psychotic Disorders

Ovarian Cancer

Vaginal Cancer

Vulvar Cancer

Receives the 12-week GyneGals Support Group within a month of completing the baseline assessment.

Waitlist control group receives the 12-week GyneGals Support Group only after its involvement in the study has ended, as a courtesy.

12-week online (i.e. Internet-based), professionally-facilitated support group

GyneGals Support Group

Catherine C. Classen, PhD

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.

A Randomized Controlled Trial of an Online Support Group for Sexual Distress Due to Gynecologic Cancer

13-item self-report scale that measures sexually-related distress in women.

25-item measure developed for cancer patients and can be completed by women regardless of sexual orientation or whether they have a partner.

Consists of two independent scales designed to assess changes in sexuality and body image before and after diagnosis.

14-item self-report questionnaire for detecting depression and anxiety in a hospital outpatient setting.

7-item measure assessing satisfaction with an individual's romantic relationship.

19 items and assesses emotional/informational support, tangible support, affectionate support, and positive social interaction, as well as providing an overall functional support index.

Study title	NCT ID	Conditions	Interventions	Eligibility	Organization	Link
A Randomized Controlled Trial of an Online Support Group for Sexual Distress Due to Gynecologic Cancer	NCT01654458	Sexual Dysfunct... Uterine Cervica... Ovarian Neoplas... Uterine Neoplas... Genital Neoplas...	GyneGals Suppor...	18 Years -	Women's College Hospital
A Randomized Controlled Trial of an Online Support Group for Sexual Distress Due to Gynecologic Cancer	NCT01654458	Sexual Dysfunct... Uterine Cervica... Ovarian Neoplas... Uterine Neoplas... Genital Neoplas...	GyneGals Suppor...	18 Years -	Women's College Hospital

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