Vaginal DHEA to Improve Vaginal Health After Radiation for Women With Gynecologic, Anal or Rectal Cancer

This phase II trial tests the feasibility and side effects of vaginal DHEA to improve vaginal health after radiation for women with gynecologic, anal or rectal cancer. Treatment of cancers with radiation to the abdomen can influence the vaginal microbiome (any bacteria, virus, or other organisms found in the vagina). Both menopause and radiation cause a decrease in lubrication and elasticity of the vagina and symptoms including vaginal dryness, vaginal burning and itching, vaginal bleeding, pain or burning during urination, and pain during sexual intercourse. DHEA is a type of hormone replacement therapy. It is use to improve symptoms in women during menopause and may be effective in treating these symptoms for women who have received radiation.

NCT Number	NCT07407647
Lead Sponsor	Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center
Conditions	Anal Carcinoma, Cervical Carcinoma, Malignant Female Reproductive System Neoplasm, Rectal Carcinoma, Vaginal Carcinoma, Vulvar Carcinoma
Enrollment	25 participants
Start Date	2026-03-12
Primary Completion	2026-12-31 (estimated)
Study Completion	2026-12-31 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-04-21