Opening the Conversation Study
https://www.facingourrisk.org/research-clinical-trials/study/214/opening-the-conversation-study
Clinicaltrials.gov identifier:
NCT04806724 (https://clinicaltrials.gov/show/NCT04806724)
Videoconference sessions that address cancer related concerns for couples
Study Contact Information:
Contact: Jessica R Gorman, PhD, MPH by phone: 541-737-2323 or by email.
About the Study
This study will look at a program designed to help young couples cope with and communicate about cancer-related reproductive and sexual health concerns.
This study will look at reproductive decisions, sexual distress, relationship and emotional health in cancer and whether a behavioral intervention works to improve these issues. The research team will evaluate how well the intervention works on survivors' and their partners' reproductive and sexual distress as well as the relationship, sexual, and psychosocial health outcomes.
Couples will be randomly assigned to one of two groups:
- Group 1: Attend 5 sessions (1.5 hours each) consisting of education and skills training to address cancer-related reproductive and sexual health concerns. Sessions occur via videoconference.
- Group 2: Attend 4 sessions (1.5 hours each) consisting of education and skills training to address cancer-related concerns. Sessions occur via videoconference.
Level of reproductive and sexual distress will be measured at the beginning of the study, 2 weeks after the study is completed, and again at 3 months after the study is completed.
Study Site
United States, Oregon
Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon, United States, 97331
Contact: Jessica R Gorman, PhD, MPH, 541-737-2323, [email protected]
This Study is Open To:
- Cancer survivor participants:
- Cancer diagnosis between ages 18-39 years
- Current age 18-44
- Cancer diagnosis 6 months-5 years prior to enrollment
- Diagnosed with breast and/or gynecologic cancer
- Cancer stage 1-4
- Ability to participate in a videoconference intervention
- Has committed partner willing to participate
- English speaking
- High speed internet access via smartphone, tablet and/or computer
- Partner participants:
- Age 18 or older
- English speaking
- Ability to participate in a videoconference intervention
- High speed internet access via smartphone, tablet and/or computer
*contact your doctors or the study coordinators for questions on inclusion criteria.
This Study is Not Open To:
Cancer survivors and partners are excluded if either partner does not meet eligibility criteria. Both partners must enroll or the dyad will be excluded.
*contact your doctors or the study coordinators for questions on exclusion criteria.
About FORCE
FORCE is a national nonprofit organization, established in 1999. Our mission is to improve the lives of individuals and families affected by adult hereditary cancers.