๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-07-15

CARE-BI:a Pilot Study to Improve Patient Comfort and Reduce Psychological Distress During IA Removal (NCT07335302)

CARE-BI (Comfort and Analgesia for Removal of Brachytherapy Implants): a Pilot Study to Improve Patient Comfort and Reduce Psychological Distress During Intracavitary Applicator Removal

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Interventional Protocol ๐Ÿ“Š Observational Clinical Research Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

The goal of this research study is to learn about the rate of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) experienced by women after undergoing gynecologic brachytherapy.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center โ€” Houston, Texas

Age range: 18 Years

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center โ€” Houston, Texas

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (713) 563-2444

Email: aklopp@mdanderson.org

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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