New online therapy could ease sexual distress after gynecologic cancer
NCT ID NCT06619769
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study is testing an online program called eSense-Cancer, designed to help people who have had gynecologic cancer with sexual health concerns. The program uses cognitive-behavioural therapy and includes 8 modules to be completed over 8-16 weeks. Researchers want to see if it reduces sexual distress and improves function and satisfaction. The study involves 60 participants and is currently recruiting.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- online cognitive-behavioural therapy program
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a widely accessible online tool to help gynecologic cancer survivors manage sexual health concerns, especially for those in remote areas or with limited access to care.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 60 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The program requires internet access and English fluency, which may limit who can benefit.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 60 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Oct 2024
- Expected to finish
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Aug 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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19 years and older
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * self-report a current or history of gynecologic cancer of any subtype * self-report symptoms of sexual difficulties and score of greater than 11 on the Female Sexual Distress Scale-Revised * are fluent in English (eSense content is delivered in English) * have reliable internet access and basic competency in using online platforms (individuals will self-report) * are available for 8 - 16 weeks and able to complete eSense modules and associated questionnaires * any gender Exclusion Criteria: * have visual impairments or disabilities interfering with reading and ability to interact with online materials * have poorly managed anxiety or mood disorder (assessed using the degree of life interference evaluation at screening) * individuals who are in active treatment for their cancer (including radiation, chemotherapy and any planned surgeries).
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of British Columbia
RECRUITINGVancouver, British Columbia, V5Z 1M9, Canada
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