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Opening the Conversation Study

NCT04806724 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 158

Last updated 2026-02-19

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Summary

Young adult survivors of breast and gynecologic cancer face a number of challenges, including interrupted life plans. As many as two-thirds of these young survivors experience negative effects of cancer and cancer treatment on their reproductive health, including sexual function and ability to have children. These are among the most distressing aspects of life after cancer for young survivors and their partners, and when left unaddressed, lead to poorer mental health and quality of life. Yet, surprisingly, evidence-based programs are not available to help young couples manage this aspect of life after cancer. In this study, we will adapt and evaluate an intervention designed to help young couples cope with and communicate about cancer-related reproductive and sexual health concerns.

Conditions

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Opening the Conversation

The intervention includes 5 weekly sessions (1.5 hours each), plus participant educational materials, and is delivered to couples via videoconference by a trained interventionist. Participants are asked to complete home activities between sessions. Sessions focus on development of communication and coping skills, with a focus on reproductive and sexual health distress.

BEHAVIORAL

Side by Side

The intervention includes 4 weekly sessions (1.5 hours each), plus participant educational materials, and is delivered to couples via videoconference by a trained interventionist. Participants are asked to complete home activities between sessions. Sessions focus on development of communication and coping skills, with a focus on general cancer-related distress.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • American Cancer Society, Inc.

    collaborator OTHER

  • Oregon State University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Jessica R Gorman, PhD, MPH · Oregon State University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2021-09-01
Primary Completion
2025-08-05
Completion
2025-08-05

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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Diseases

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