An internet-delivered psychoeducational intervention (Fex-Can 2.0) targeting fertility-related distress and sexual dysfunction in young adults diagnosed with cancer: Study protocol of a randomized controlled trial with an internal pilot phase.

ABSTRACT:

Background

While previous literature has continuously demonstrated the negative effects of cancer and its treatment on fertility and sexuality, evidence-based interventions to alleviate fertility-related distress and sexual dysfunction are lacking. This study protocol describes the internal pilot study and randomized controlled trial of an internet-delivered psychoeducational intervention: Fex-Can 2.0. The primary objective is to determine efficacy of Fex-Can 2.0 in terms of reduction of fertility-related distress and sexual dysfunction at end of the 12-week intervention. The internal pilot study will assess feasibility of the study, determined according to pre-specified progression criteria and individual interviews.

Methods

The study has a randomized controlled design, wit

SUBMITTER: Skog R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12040239 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature