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Can sexology consultations restore intimacy after throat cancer surgery?

NCT ID NCT06517355

Symptom relief Sponsor: Institut Claudius Regaud Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether a series of sexology consultations can help people who had their voice box removed due to throat cancer, along with their partners, feel better about their intimate lives. The program involves individual talks with a trained sexology nurse and questionnaires about quality of life and sexual function. The goal is to see if patients find this support acceptable and satisfying.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
onco-sexology consultations
What this could lead to
If successful, this program could become a standard support option to help laryngectomy patients and their partners regain intimacy and sexual satisfaction after cancer treatment.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early pilot study with only 45 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The program relies on patient willingness to attend multiple sessions, which may limit its real-world use.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Participants

About 45 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Jul 2024

Expected to finish

Mar 2028

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Patients with cancer (ORL) treated by laryngectomy.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: For patients: 1. Patient to be treated for ORL cancer by total (pharyngo)laryngectomy 2. Patient WHO 0-1-2 3. Age greater than or equal to 18 years 4. Patient who has not objected to participation in the study. For partners (if applicable) : 1. Age greater than or equal to 18 years 2. Subject who has not objected to participation in the study. Exclusion Criteria: For patients: 1. Patient with another co-existing malignant disease at the time of inclusion. 2. Any psychological, familial, geographical or sociological condition that does not allow for compliance with the medical follow-up and/or procedures foreseen in the study protocol. 3. Patients deprived of their liberty or under legal protection (guardianship and tutorship, safeguard of justice). For partners (if applicable): 1\. Patients deprived of their liberty or under legal protection (guardianship and tutorship, safeguard of justice).

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

oropharynx cancer

As listed by the trial registrant

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Orl cancer

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • IUCT-O

    RECRUITING

    Toulouse, France

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