Efficacy of a Web-Based Psychoeducational Intervention for Young Adults With Fertility-Related Distress Following Cancer (Fex-Can): Randomized Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Threatened fertility following cancer diagnosis in the reproductive age may severely impact emotional and psychosocial well-being in survivorship. Effective web-based interventions for fertility-related distress have been lacking.

Objective

This study aims to test whether the Fertility and Sexuality following Cancer (Fex-Can) intervention is superior to standard care in reducing fertility-related distress and related psychosocial outcomes in young adults with cancer.

Methods

This randomized controlled trial evaluated a 12-week, web-based, automated self-help intervention for fertility-related distress following cancer-Fex-Can Fertility. Individuals were identified via Swedish national quality registries, and those reporting fertility-related distress 1.5 ye

SUBMITTER: Micaux C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9006131 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature