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Addressing Sexual Concerns in Breast Cancer Survivors: Randomized Controlled Trial of a Novel Couple-Based Intervention
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Intimacy Enhancement and Living Healthy Together for Breast Cancer. Completed, enrolled 240 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The objective of the proposed study is to evaluate an Intimacy Enhancement (IE) intervention in 120 female early stage breast cancer survivors reporting sexual concerns and their intimate partners (240 total participants). Couples will be randomized 1:1 to receive either the IE intervention or to an information and support condition (Living Healthy Together). The investigators will evaluate intervention effects on patient and partner sexual, relationship, and psychological outcomes.
Study Details
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Interventions
The IE intervention is grounded in cognitive behavioral couple therapy and sex therapy, and includes education and skills training with a focus on the following major topics: understanding effects of breast cancer on sex and intimacy; goal-setting; communication skills; problem-solving and engaging in activities to build intimacy; identifying and restructuring negative or inflexible thoughts; and planning ahead and preparing for challenges. Participants will be asked to participate in written and behavioral activities at home between sessions to strengthen skills acquisition.
The Living Healthy Together (LHT) intervention focuses on delivering education and support to breast cancer survivors and their partners across a range of topics including social support, sleep and fatigue, stress and stress management, nutrition, and physical activity. Participants will be asked to engage actively with the material and to review readings and intervention material between sessions.