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Pre-Rehabilitation for Female Patients Undergoing Pelvic Radiotherapy
Sponsor: Indiana University
Summary
The purpose of this study is to examine the feasibility of adding pre-rehabilitation pelvic health physical therapy to standard of care radiation therapy treatment plan for female patients who have been diagnosed with cervical, vaginal, vulvar, uterine, or anal cancer and are a candidate for curative pelvic radiation with external beam. Participants will receive education on using a vaginal dilator for use during treatment and complete questionnaires looking at pain and sexual function.
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
20
Start Date
2024-01-16
Completion Date
2027-06
Last Updated
2026-02-27
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Pelvic health therapy
Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) and VAS Pain Scale Questionnaires, Physical Therapy Evaluation including Pelvic Floor Muscle Examination, Dilator Education
Dilator feasability
Patient Adherence to Vaginal Dilation Questionnaire
Locations (3)
IU Health West
Avon, Indiana, United States
IU Health Schwarz Cancer Center
Carmel, Indiana, United States
Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States