Assessment of the Quality and Sexual Health Needs of Patients with Advanced-stage Cancer

NCT ID: NCT06229158

Last Updated: 2024-11-07

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

RECRUITING

Total Enrollment

120 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2024-02-05

Study Completion Date

2025-04-30

Brief Summary

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Sexual health is an important determinant of the overall health of a population, as addressed in the French National Strategy 2017-2030. For a long time neglected in oncology, sexual health is now part of clinical assessments in cancer support care and is fully integrated into practice recommendations. However, existing evidences, though limited, are still suggesting unmet needs during the palliative phase of the disease.

Current literature focuses on the assessment and management of potential issues related to genital cancers - primarily gynecological, breast, and prostate cancers - but also on post-cancer experiences. The sexual health needs of patients in palliative care are understudied, except one study that reports how patients are considering sexuality as an important aspect of their lives, even during the last weeks to days of life.

In the aim of developing an efficient complex intervention for the population of patients with cancer in palliative situations, it is necessary to identify the needs, facilitators, and modalities required for promoting sexual health in this population (beyond the extensively studied cases of genital cancers). A solely patient-centred approach would be limiting, and this objective requires an approach dedicated to the life partners as well.

To assess satisfaction related to sexual health and gain insights regarding the expectations of patients and their partners towards the healthcare system, the study INTIMI-K will utilize a mixed methodology involving the use of a questionnaire, including validated scales, and semi-structured interviews. Patients aged 18 and older, diagnosed with advanced solid or hematological cancers, along with their life partner will be included.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Advanced Cancer Sexual Satisfaction

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

COHORT

Study Time Perspective

PROSPECTIVE

Study Groups

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Patients' group

Patients diagnosed with advanced solid or hematological cancers, whether or not undergoing specific treatment for the ongoing oncological condition and having a cancer diagnosis for more than 3 months (baseline diagnosis consultation).

Sexual satisfaction questionnaire for patients

Intervention Type OTHER

Completion by patients of a 28-item ad-hoc questionnaire evaluating their sexual satisfaction, alone or with the help of one of the researchers.

Each item is rated using a Likert-type scale from 1 to 5. The maximum score is 140, the minimum score is 28. A low score reflects a good level of sexual satisfaction.

Participants who have agreed to take part in the qualitative part of the study will be contacted within a few days of inclusion to arrange an appointment for a semi-structured individual interview.

Partners' of life group

Partners' of life group of patients' diagnosed with advanced solid or hematological cancers, whether or not undergoing specific treatment for the ongoing oncological condition and having a cancer diagnosis for more than 3 months (baseline diagnosis consultation).

Sexual satisfaction questionnaire for patients' life partner

Intervention Type OTHER

Completion by the patients' life partner of a 30-item ad-hoc questionnaire evaluating their sexual satisfaction, alone or with the help of one of the researchers.

Each item is rated using a Likert-type scale from 1 to 5. The maximum score is 140, the minimum score is 28. A low score reflects a good level of sexual satisfaction.

Participants who have agreed to take part in the qualitative part of the study will be contacted within a few days of inclusion to arrange an appointment for a semi-structured individual interview.

Interventions

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Sexual satisfaction questionnaire for patients

Completion by patients of a 28-item ad-hoc questionnaire evaluating their sexual satisfaction, alone or with the help of one of the researchers.

Each item is rated using a Likert-type scale from 1 to 5. The maximum score is 140, the minimum score is 28. A low score reflects a good level of sexual satisfaction.

Participants who have agreed to take part in the qualitative part of the study will be contacted within a few days of inclusion to arrange an appointment for a semi-structured individual interview.

Intervention Type OTHER

Sexual satisfaction questionnaire for patients' life partner

Completion by the patients' life partner of a 30-item ad-hoc questionnaire evaluating their sexual satisfaction, alone or with the help of one of the researchers.

Each item is rated using a Likert-type scale from 1 to 5. The maximum score is 140, the minimum score is 28. A low score reflects a good level of sexual satisfaction.

Participants who have agreed to take part in the qualitative part of the study will be contacted within a few days of inclusion to arrange an appointment for a semi-structured individual interview.

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

For patients:

* Individuals aged 18 and older,
* Patients diagnosed with advanced solid or hematological cancers,
* Whether or not undergoing specific treatment for the ongoing oncological condition,
* Having a cancer diagnosis for more than 3 months (baseline diagnosis consultation),
* Capable of understanding study-related documents,
* Capable of completing questionnaires,
* Fluent in French,
* Individuals who have not objected to participating in the study.

For partners:

* Individuals aged 18 and older,
* Individuals whose life partner has been diagnosed with advanced solid or hematological cancer for more than 3 months, whether or not they have received treatment,
* Capable of understanding study-related documents,
* Capable of completing questionnaires,
* Fluent in French,
* Individuals who have not objected to participating in the study.

Exclusion Criteria

* Individuals unable to complete the entire questionnaire due to their clinical condition.
* Individuals under guardians, curators, or legal protection.
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Hospices Civils de Lyon

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Locations

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Centre hospitalier de la Croix Rousse, Hospices Civils de Lyon

Lyon, , France

Site Status RECRUITING

Centre Hospitalier Edouard Herriot, Hospices Civils de Lyon

Lyon, , France

Site Status RECRUITING

Centre Hospitalier Lyon Sud, Hospices Civils de Lyon

Lyon, , France

Site Status RECRUITING

Countries

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France

Central Contacts

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Roxane MD DONZ

Role: CONTACT

4 78 86 41 48 ext. +33

Anne-Sophie BELMONT

Role: CONTACT

4 78 86 41 95 ext. +33

Facility Contacts

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Roxane MD DONZ

Role: primary

Sophie MD FRANCIONI

Role: primary

Roxane MD DONZ

Role: primary

Other Identifiers

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69HCL23_0695

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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