SexualityNCT04297657
Using BETTER Model Sexual Problems in Breast Cancer
A study testing Counselling in people with Sexuality and Breast Cancer, run by Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa.
Trial summary
Breast cancer and its treatments such as mastectomy, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, hormonal therapy cause many side effects such as scar, problems with body perception and sexual problems. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 45 years, women only
- Conditions the study is for
- Sexuality, Breast Cancer
- What is being tested?
- Counselling
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 60 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- 28 Apr 2016to 30 Apr 2018
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 45 years
- Women only
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- who have had primary diagnosis of breast cancer and are at stage 0-I-II,
- who underwent mastectomy,
- who are in full remission, receiving no other treatment except hormonal therapy,
- who has been receiving hormonal treatment for at least two months and less than 5 years,
- age limit is set range from 18 to 45
- who are literate and sexually active,
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- whose spouses had no sexual health problems,
- who don't have psychiatric illness
- who are capable of verbal communication and willing to participate in the study
Who cannot join
- who have had other cancer types or at stage III-IV
- who underwent conservative breast surgery
- who receive other treatment such as chemotherapy, radiotherapy
- above 45 years old
- who did not have sexual intercourse within the last month
- whose spouses have sexual health problems
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- who have psychiatric illness
- who are not willing to participate in the study
- whose contact information could not be accessed
About this study
Official title: THE EFFECT OF BETTER MODEL COUNSELLING WITH MODEL OVER SEXUAL PROBLEMS OF WOMEN WITH BREAST CANCER
Breast cancer and its treatments such as mastectomy, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, hormonal therapy cause many side effects such as scar, problems with body perception and sexual problems. Sexual concerns lead to significant emotional distress, including sadness/depression, issues related to personal appearance, stigma, and negative impacts on personal relationships, intimacy and sexuality all of which reduce the quality of life. This experimental type of research is conducted within the framework of the BETTER model to evaluate the impact of counselling programme on sexuality issues that patients with breast cancer experience.
Read the detailed description
Methods: The sampling consists of 60 female participants who volunteered to participate in the study. Face to face interviews are held with the female participants based on the Information Forms and Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI)", "EORTC QLQ-BR23 Quality of Life Questionnaire", "Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D)", "Body Cathexis Scale (BCS)" and "BETTER Model". Counselling programme of the women in the intervention group is held in four sessions one week apart and these women are provided with a counselling booklet accompanied by a CD. The scales are re-applied one month after the last session. In the control group, the women are left under routine hospital control after the scales are applied. The scales are re-applied to the control group after one month.
- Conditions
- Sexuality, Breast Cancer
- Being tested
- Counselling
- Keywords
- breast cancer, sexuality, better model, nursing care
- Medical subject headings
- Sexuality, Breast Neoplasms
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
CounsellingOther
Also called education
- An appointment was made with the women in the experimental group at a time when they were available and a suitable environment was arranged in the hospital. The counselling programme of the experimental group was conducted in four sessions one week apart. In addition, each woman in the experimental group was given a counselling booklet and compact disc. The interviews lasted between 15- 45 minutes. The topics of interest among women were noted in the interviews and after the information on the subject was received, feedback was given to the relevant woman through a phone call.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| intervention group | Experimental | Not described Receives: Other: Counselling |
| control group | No intervention | Not described |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
"Female Sexual Function Index"
"Female Sexual Function Index" has six subscales named as desire, arousal, lubrication, orgasm, satisfaction and pain. In subscales, increasing points evaluate positively. Scores between two and thirty-six are obtained from the scale. It is found to be a valid and reliable scale. "Female Sexual Function Index" scores of breast cancer patients who receive nursing counselling for sexual problems increase after counselling programme.
Measured: 1.5 months
the functional scale of the "European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire-Breast 23"
"European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire-Breast 23" consists of 23 questions that look into the side effects of breast cancer treatments, body image, sexuality and future expectations. Scores between zero and one hundred points could be obtained from the scale. In Functional Scale increasing points evaluate positively. It is found to be a valid and reliable scale. The functional scale scores of the"European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire-Breast 23" of breast cancer patients who receive nursing counselling for sexual problems increase after counselling programme.
Measured: 1.5 months
"Body Cathexis Scale"
This 40-item scale aims to measure the degree of happiness among people regarding their body sections and functions. Scores between 40 and 200 points can be obtained from the scale. This scale has no cut-off point. The high scores received indicate a high degree of satisfaction. Validity and reliability study for this scale is conducted in our country. "Body Cathexis Scale" scores of breast cancer patients who receive nursing counselling for sexual problems increase after counselling programme.
Measured: 1.5 months
"Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale"
The scale consists of 20 items and four subscales on depression-related symptoms during a one week period. The total score that can be received from the scale vary between 0 and 60, with 16 points and above suggesting the probability of depression.It is a valid and reliable scale that is frequently used in cancer patients. "Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale" scores of breast cancer patients who receive nursing counselling for sexual problems decrease after the counselling programme.
Measured: 1.5 months
The symptom scale of the "European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire-Breast 23"
"European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire-Breast 23" consists 23 questions that look into the side effects of breast cancer treatments, body image, sexuality and future expectations. Scores between zero and one hundred points could be obtained from the scale. In the Symptom Scales/Items decreasing points evaluate positively. It is found to be a valid and reliable scale. The symptom scale scores of the "European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire-Breast 23" of breast cancer patients who receive nursing counselling for sexual problems decrease after the counselling programme.
Measured: 1.5 months
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted5 Mar 2020
- Study start28 Apr 2016
- Primary completion6 Apr 2018
- Study completion30 Apr 2018
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (12)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
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More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- pre evaluation-final evaluation, control group work
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 60 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Zeynep Olcer, Istanbul University
- Investigators
- Zeynep Olcer, Principal investigator, Istanbul University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04297657
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- Istanbul University
- Status last verified
- Mar 2020
- First submitted
- 2 Mar 2020
- Last updated
- 5 Mar 2020
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Publications
Demirci S, Eser E, Ozsaran Z, Tankisi D, Aras AB, Ozaydemir G, Anacak Y. Validation of the Turkish versions of EORTC QLQ-C30 and BR23 modules in breast cancer patients. Asian Pac J Cancer Prev. 2011;12(5):1283-7.
PubMed 21875283Kedde H, van de Wiel HB, Weijmar Schultz WC, Wijsen C. Sexual dysfunction in young women with breast cancer. Support Care Cancer. 2013 Jan;21(1):271-80. doi: 10.1007/s00520-012-1521-9. Epub 2012 Jun 20.
PubMed 22714701Pinto AC. Sexuality and breast cancer: prime time for young patients. J Thorac Dis. 2013 Jun;5 Suppl 1(Suppl 1):S81-6. doi: 10.3978/j.issn.2072-1439.2013.05.23.
PubMed 23819031Krebber AM, Buffart LM, Kleijn G, Riepma IC, de Bree R, Leemans CR, Becker A, Brug J, van Straten A, Cuijpers P, Verdonck-de Leeuw IM. Prevalence of depression in cancer patients: a meta-analysis of diagnostic interviews and self-report instruments. Psychooncology. 2014 Feb;23(2):121-30. doi: 10.1002/pon.3409. Epub 2013 Sep 16.
PubMed 24105788Boquiren VM, Esplen MJ, Wong J, Toner B, Warner E, Malik N. Sexual functioning in breast cancer survivors experiencing body image disturbance. Psychooncology. 2016 Jan;25(1):66-76. doi: 10.1002/pon.3819. Epub 2015 Apr 27.
PubMed 25916689Mick J, Hughes M, Cohen MZ. Using the BETTER Model to assess sexuality. Clin J Oncol Nurs. 2004 Feb;8(1):84-6. doi: 10.1188/04.CJON.84-86. No abstract available.
PubMed 15043034Biglia N, Moggio G, Peano E, Sgandurra P, Ponzone R, Nappi RE, Sismondi P. Effects of surgical and adjuvant therapies for breast cancer on sexuality, cognitive functions, and body weight. J Sex Med. 2010 May;7(5):1891-900. doi: 10.1111/j.1743-6109.2010.01725.x. Epub 2010 Mar 2.
PubMed 20233281Panjari M, Bell RJ, Davis SR. Sexual function after breast cancer. J Sex Med. 2011 Jan;8(1):294-302. doi: 10.1111/j.1743-6109.2010.02034.x. Epub 2010 Sep 23.
PubMed 21199377Jun EY, Kim S, Chang SB, Oh K, Kang HS, Kang SS. The effect of a sexual life reframing program on marital intimacy, body image, and sexual function among breast cancer survivors. Cancer Nurs. 2011 Mar-Apr;34(2):142-9. doi: 10.1097/NCC.0b013e3181f1ab7a.
PubMed 20885305Perz J, Ussher JM; Australian Cancer and Sexuality Study Team. A randomized trial of a minimal intervention for sexual concerns after cancer: a comparison of self-help and professionally delivered modalities. BMC Cancer. 2015 Sep 9;15:629. doi: 10.1186/s12885-015-1638-6.
PubMed 26353787Rush CL, Darling M, Elliott MG, Febus-Sampayo I, Kuo C, Munoz J, Duron Y, Torres M, Galvan CC, Gonzalez F, Caicedo L, Napoles A, Jensen RE, Anderson E, Graves KD. Engaging Latina cancer survivors, their caregivers, and community partners in a randomized controlled trial: Nueva Vida intervention. Qual Life Res. 2015 May;24(5):1107-18. doi: 10.1007/s11136-014-0847-9. Epub 2014 Nov 8.
PubMed 25377349Kim GM, Kim SJ, Song SK, Kim HR, Kang BD, Noh SH, Chung HC, Kim KR, Rha SY. Prevalence and prognostic implications of psychological distress in patients with gastric cancer. BMC Cancer. 2017 Apr 20;17(1):283. doi: 10.1186/s12885-017-3260-2.
PubMed 28427439
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 5 Mar 2020. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- THE EFFECT OF BETTER MODEL COUNSELLING WITH MODEL OVER SEXUAL PROBLEMS OF WOMEN WITH BREAST CANCER
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04297657
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- Istanbul University
- Conditions
- Sexuality, Breast Cancer
- Keywords
- breast cancer, sexuality, better model, nursing care
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 60 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Istanbul University - CerrahpasaUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 28 Apr 2016 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 6 Apr 2018 (actual)
- Study completion
- 30 Apr 2018 (actual)
- First posted
- 5 Mar 2020 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Breast cancer and its treatments such as mastectomy, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, hormonal therapy cause many side effects such as scar, problems with body perception and sexual problems. Sexual concerns lead to significant emotional distress, including sadness/depression, issues related to personal appearance, stigma, and negative impacts on personal relationships, intimacy and sexuality all of which reduce the quality of life. This experimental type of research is conducted within the framework of the BETTER model to evaluate the impact of counselling programme on sexuality issues that patients with breast cancer experience.
Detailed description
Methods: The sampling consists of 60 female participants who volunteered to participate in the study. Face to face interviews are held with the female participants based on the Information Forms and Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI)", "EORTC QLQ-BR23 Quality of Life Questionnaire", "Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D)", "Body Cathexis Scale (BCS)" and "BETTER Model". Counselling programme of the women in the intervention group is held in four sessions one week apart and these women are provided with a counselling booklet accompanied by a CD. The scales are re-applied one month after the last session. In the control group, the women are left under routine hospital control after the scales are applied. The scales are re-applied to the control group after one month.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- pre evaluation-final evaluation, control group work
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| intervention group | Experimental | Other: Counselling |
| control group | No intervention | – |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 45 years
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (9 listed)
- who have had primary diagnosis of breast cancer and are at stage 0-I-II,
- who underwent mastectomy,
- who are in full remission, receiving no other treatment except hormonal therapy,
- who has been receiving hormonal treatment for at least two months and less than 5 years,
- age limit is set range from 18 to 45
Key exclusion criteria (9 listed)
- who have had other cancer types or at stage III-IV
- who underwent conservative breast surgery
- who receive other treatment such as chemotherapy, radiotherapy
- above 45 years old
- who did not have sexual intercourse within the last month
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| CounsellingAlso: educationo An appointment was made with the women in the experimental group at a time when they were available and a suitable environment was arranged in the hospital. The counselling programme of the experimental group was conducted in four sessions one week apart. In addition, each woman in the experimental group was given a counselling booklet and compact disc. The interviews lasted between 15- 45 minutes. The topics of interest among women were noted in the interviews and after the information on the subject was received, feedback was given to the relevant woman through a phone call. | Other | intervention group |
Primary outcome
"Female Sexual Function Index"
Time frame: 1.5 months
"Female Sexual Function Index" has six subscales named as desire, arousal, lubrication, orgasm, satisfaction and pain. In subscales, increasing points evaluate positively. Scores between two and thirty-six are obtained from the scale. It is found to be a valid and reliable scale. "Female Sexual Function Index" scores of breast cancer patients who receive nursing counselling for sexual problems increase after counselling programme.
the functional scale of the "European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire-Breast 23"
Time frame: 1.5 months
"European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire-Breast 23" consists of 23 questions that look into the side effects of breast cancer treatments, body image, sexuality and future expectations. Scores between zero and one hundred points could be obtained from the scale. In Functional Scale increasing points evaluate positively. It is found to be a valid and reliable scale. The functional scale scores of the"European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire-Breast 23" of breast cancer patients who receive nursing counselling for sexual problems increase after counselling programme.
"Body Cathexis Scale"
Time frame: 1.5 months
This 40-item scale aims to measure the degree of happiness among people regarding their body sections and functions. Scores between 40 and 200 points can be obtained from the scale. This scale has no cut-off point. The high scores received indicate a high degree of satisfaction. Validity and reliability study for this scale is conducted in our country. "Body Cathexis Scale" scores of breast cancer patients who receive nursing counselling for sexual problems increase after counselling programme.
"Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale"
Time frame: 1.5 months
The scale consists of 20 items and four subscales on depression-related symptoms during a one week period. The total score that can be received from the scale vary between 0 and 60, with 16 points and above suggesting the probability of depression.It is a valid and reliable scale that is frequently used in cancer patients. "Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale" scores of breast cancer patients who receive nursing counselling for sexual problems decrease after the counselling programme.
The symptom scale of the "European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire-Breast 23"
Time frame: 1.5 months
"European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire-Breast 23" consists 23 questions that look into the side effects of breast cancer treatments, body image, sexuality and future expectations. Scores between zero and one hundred points could be obtained from the scale. In the Symptom Scales/Items decreasing points evaluate positively. It is found to be a valid and reliable scale. The symptom scale scores of the "European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire-Breast 23" of breast cancer patients who receive nursing counselling for sexual problems decrease after the counselling programme.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 5 Mar 2020.
- Results publication: PubMed 21875283Demirci S, Eser E, Ozsaran Z, Tankisi D, Aras AB, Ozaydemir G, Anacak Y. Validation of the Turkish versions of EORTC QLQ-C30 and BR23 modules in breast cancer patients. Asian Pac J Cancer Prev. 2011;12(5):1283-7.
- Results publication: PubMed 22714701Kedde H, van de Wiel HB, Weijmar Schultz WC, Wijsen C. Sexual dysfunction in young women with breast cancer. Support Care Cancer. 2013 Jan;21(1):271-80. doi: 10.1007/s00520-012-1521-9. Epub 2012 Jun 20.
- Results publication: PubMed 23819031Pinto AC. Sexuality and breast cancer: prime time for young patients. J Thorac Dis. 2013 Jun;5 Suppl 1(Suppl 1):S81-6. doi: 10.3978/j.issn.2072-1439.2013.05.23.
- Results publication: PubMed 24105788Krebber AM, Buffart LM, Kleijn G, Riepma IC, de Bree R, Leemans CR, Becker A, Brug J, van Straten A, Cuijpers P, Verdonck-de Leeuw IM. Prevalence of depression in cancer patients: a meta-analysis of diagnostic interviews and self-report instruments. Psychooncology. 2014 Feb;23(2):121-30. doi: 10.1002/pon.3409. Epub 2013 Sep 16.
- Results publication: PubMed 25916689Boquiren VM, Esplen MJ, Wong J, Toner B, Warner E, Malik N. Sexual functioning in breast cancer survivors experiencing body image disturbance. Psychooncology. 2016 Jan;25(1):66-76. doi: 10.1002/pon.3819. Epub 2015 Apr 27.
- Results publication: PubMed 15043034Mick J, Hughes M, Cohen MZ. Using the BETTER Model to assess sexuality. Clin J Oncol Nurs. 2004 Feb;8(1):84-6. doi: 10.1188/04.CJON.84-86. No abstract available.
- Results publication: PubMed 20233281Biglia N, Moggio G, Peano E, Sgandurra P, Ponzone R, Nappi RE, Sismondi P. Effects of surgical and adjuvant therapies for breast cancer on sexuality, cognitive functions, and body weight. J Sex Med. 2010 May;7(5):1891-900. doi: 10.1111/j.1743-6109.2010.01725.x. Epub 2010 Mar 2.
- Results publication: PubMed 21199377Panjari M, Bell RJ, Davis SR. Sexual function after breast cancer. J Sex Med. 2011 Jan;8(1):294-302. doi: 10.1111/j.1743-6109.2010.02034.x. Epub 2010 Sep 23.
- Results publication: PubMed 20885305Jun EY, Kim S, Chang SB, Oh K, Kang HS, Kang SS. The effect of a sexual life reframing program on marital intimacy, body image, and sexual function among breast cancer survivors. Cancer Nurs. 2011 Mar-Apr;34(2):142-9. doi: 10.1097/NCC.0b013e3181f1ab7a.
- Results publication: PubMed 26353787Perz J, Ussher JM; Australian Cancer and Sexuality Study Team. A randomized trial of a minimal intervention for sexual concerns after cancer: a comparison of self-help and professionally delivered modalities. BMC Cancer. 2015 Sep 9;15:629. doi: 10.1186/s12885-015-1638-6.
- Results publication: PubMed 25377349Rush CL, Darling M, Elliott MG, Febus-Sampayo I, Kuo C, Munoz J, Duron Y, Torres M, Galvan CC, Gonzalez F, Caicedo L, Napoles A, Jensen RE, Anderson E, Graves KD. Engaging Latina cancer survivors, their caregivers, and community partners in a randomized controlled trial: Nueva Vida intervention. Qual Life Res. 2015 May;24(5):1107-18. doi: 10.1007/s11136-014-0847-9. Epub 2014 Nov 8.
- Results publication: PubMed 28427439Kim GM, Kim SJ, Song SK, Kim HR, Kang BD, Noh SH, Chung HC, Kim KR, Rha SY. Prevalence and prognostic implications of psychological distress in patients with gastric cancer. BMC Cancer. 2017 Apr 20;17(1):283. doi: 10.1186/s12885-017-3260-2.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Zeynep Olcer principal investigator
Istanbul University
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Counselling in people with Sexuality and Breast Cancer, run by Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 9 inclusion and 9 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 5 Mar 2020. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
"Female Sexual Function Index" (time frame: 1.5 months). The study lists 5 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT04297657, which also lists 12 linked publications.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 5 Mar 2020.