New program aims to restore intimacy after cancer radiation
NCT ID NCT04544735
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a program that combines pelvic floor physical therapy with coping skills training to help women who have had pelvic radiation for cancer. The goal is to improve sexual function and quality of life. The study involves 12 cancer survivors and focuses on whether the program is practical and helpful.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Integrated physical therapy and coping skills training
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a practical, non-drug program to help women regain sexual comfort and intimacy after pelvic radiation.
What could go wrong
This is a very early, small study with only 12 participants, so results may not apply widely. The intervention is complex and may be hard to stick with.
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Locations
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Duke University Medical Center
Durham, North Carolina, 27705, United States