Hidden trauma: new study reveals psychological toll of cervical cancer radiation

NCT ID NCT07204535

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study follows 80 cervical cancer patients who receive brachytherapy (internal radiation) to see if they develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Participants fill out questionnaires about PTSD, anxiety, depression, quality of life, and sexual health over 5 years. The goal is to understand how common these psychological effects are and who might need extra support.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to

If successful, this study could help doctors identify patients at risk for post-traumatic stress after brachytherapy and develop better psychological support.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It only measures symptoms and does not test any new therapy, so direct patient benefit is limited.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cervical cancer post-traumatic stress disorder Uterine Cervical Neoplasms uterine cervix neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Groupement Hospitalier Sud - Hopital Lyon Sud

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    Pierre-Bénite, 69495, France

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  • ICANS

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    Strasbourg, 67033, France

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