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Vaginal DHEA to Improve Vaginal Health After Radiation for Women With Gynecologic, Anal or Rectal Cancer
Sponsor: Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center
Summary
This phase II trial tests the feasibility and side effects of vaginal DHEA to improve vaginal health after radiation for women with gynecologic, anal or rectal cancer. Treatment of cancers with radiation to the abdomen can influence the vaginal microbiome (any bacteria, virus, or other organisms found in the vagina). Both menopause and radiation cause a decrease in lubrication and elasticity of the vagina and symptoms including vaginal dryness, vaginal burning and itching, vaginal bleeding, pain or burning during urination, and pain during sexual intercourse. DHEA is a type of hormone replacement therapy. It is use to improve symptoms in women during menopause and may be effective in treating these symptoms for women who have received radiation.
Official title: Vaginal DHEA for Women With Gynecologic and Gastrointestinal Cancer After Radiation
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
50 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
25
Start Date
2026-03-01
Completion Date
2026-12-31
Last Updated
2026-02-12
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Biospecimen Collection
Undergo vaginal swab sample collection
Prasterone
Given vaginally
Survey Administration
Ancillary studies
Locations (1)
Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center
Columbus, Ohio, United States