Sexual health help for stem cell survivors shows promise
NCT ID NCT03803696
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a program to help stem cell transplant survivors who have sexual problems. Participants met with a nurse for three months and got educational materials. The goal was to see if this improved their sexual satisfaction, quality of life, and mood. The study involved 230 adults who had a transplant at least three months earlier.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- behavioral intervention (nurse-led counseling and education)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a practical, non-drug way to improve sexual health and quality of life for many stem cell transplant survivors.
- What could go wrong
- This is a completed behavioral study, not a drug trial. Results may not apply to all survivors, and improvements may be modest or short-lived.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
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