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

NCT ID NCT07204535

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Centre Paul Strauss Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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.

UTERINE CERVICAL NEOPLASMS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Groupement Hospitalier Sud - Hopital Lyon Sud
RECRUITING

Pierre-Bénite, 69495, France
ICANS
RECRUITING

Strasbourg, 67033, France

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