A Pelvic Health eModule to Address Urogenital Impairments After Breast and Gynecologic Cancer: a Pilot Prospective Interventional Study

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are evaluating a new online program called the Pelvic Health eModule to support women who have had breast or gynecologic cancer and are experiencing pelvic health issues such as urinary incontinence and pain during sex. These cancers and their treatments can cause significant pelvic problems that affect daily life and quality of life. The study aims to test how practical and acceptable the eModule is, as well as to explore its early effectiveness in reducing pelvic health impairments. The study involves 20 female participants from Quebec and Edmonton who have had breast or gynecologic cancer and currently have pelvic health dysfunction. Participants will join a 12-week program featuring weekly live online group sessions led by a registered physiotherapist specialized in pelvic health. The sessions cover pelvic floor muscle training, use of vaginal moisturizers, hydration, diet, and pain management. The program is delivered in French or English and focuses on telerehabilitation combining exercises, education, and counseling. During the study, participants will complete questionnaires before, during, and after the intervention to assess how well the program works and how satisfied they are. Researchers will monitor attendance, completion rates, and changes in pelvic health symptoms using the Pelvic Floor Bother Questionnaire. The study will protect participants' privacy and obtain informed consent. It runs over several months including preparation, recruitment, intervention, and analysis phases, aiming to inform future broader use of this online pelvic health program for cancer survivors.

Pelvic Health Rehabilitation After Breast and Gynecologic Cancer