A Feasibility Study of an Online Intervention for Sexual Rehabilitation in Prostate Cancer
Background: Prostate cancer (PCa) is the most common cancer for men. When treated early enough it is typically curable. However, common treatments, such as radical prostatectomy and radiation therapy, often result in significant negative outcomes with regard to sexual, psychological and social function. Both men and partners have identified the need for more information and support to address sexual health concerns after treatment. However, very few sexual rehabilitation interventions have been developed and rigorously assessed.
Purpose: The investigators propose to develop and pilot test a new program to meet the sexual health needs of men with PCa and their partners using an online, professionally facilitated education/support program. The goals of the program are to improve sexual function, intimacy and mood for men and their partners after treatment for localized PCa. The program will be offered through Cancer Chat Canada, an existing and well-tested Canadian platform for professionally facilitated support group programs.
What Participants Can Expect: A total of 24 men and their female partners (48 individuals) will be recruited and assigned to one of two groups. The first group will participate in the program immediately; the second group will be offered the program after a 5-month delay. The decision about which group will start immediately and which later will be made randomly (by chance). Both groups of men and partners will be asked to complete questionnaires three times and, at the end of the program, to provide the researchers feedback about how satisfied they were with the program, the changes they made, things they learned as a result of the program, and suggestions for improving the program. Participants must have access to a computer, an Internet connection and be willing to attend online, chat room meetings each week for 1.5 hours for 6 weeks.
Implications: Sexual rehabilitation is a high need for men affected by PCa, but is difficult to access. The investigators hope to improve access to sexual health care through this study.
Обзор исследования
Статус
Условия
Вмешательство/лечение
Тип исследования
Регистрация (Ожидаемый)
Фаза
- Непригодный
Контакты и местонахождение
Контакты исследования
- Имя: Deborah L McLeod, R.N., Ph.D.
- Номер телефона: 902-473-2964
- Электронная почта: DeborahL.McLeod@cdha.nshealth.ca
Места учебы
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Nova Scotia
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Halifax, Nova Scotia, Канада
- Рекрутинг
- Capital District
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Контакт:
- Deborah L McLeod
- Номер телефона: 902-473-2964
- Электронная почта: DeborahL.McLeod@cdha.nshealth.ca
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Главный следователь:
- Deborah L McLeod, R.N., Ph.D.
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Критерии участия
Критерии приемлемости
Возраст, подходящий для обучения
- Ребенок
- Взрослый
- Пожилой взрослый
Принимает здоровых добровольцев
Полы, имеющие право на обучение
Описание
Inclusion Criteria:
- Men who have been treated for localized prostate cancer
- AND men must be 6-36 months post-prostatectomy or radiation (as primary treatment) of prostate cancer
- Must have a heterosexual, co-cohabiting partner who is willing to participate
- Must speak and read English
- Must be able to use a computer and have internet access
Exclusion Criteria:
- Homosexual couples will not be included in this study
- Major self-reported psychiatric illness
- Couples who screen below 30 on the DAS (Dyadic Adjustment Scale)
Учебный план
Как устроено исследование?
Детали дизайна
- Основная цель: Поддерживающая терапия
- Распределение: Рандомизированный
- Интервенционная модель: Одногрупповое задание
- Маскировка: Нет (открытая этикетка)
Оружие и интервенции
Группа участников / Армия |
Вмешательство/лечение |
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Экспериментальный: Couples Prostate Cancer Support Group
The participants in the support group will receive 6 weekly online intervention sessions with a professional facilitator. In addition participants will be asked to complete relationship-enhancement exercises and readings in between sessions. Participants will be asked to complete questionnaires at three time points: 1)pre-intervention (baseline) 2) post-intervention (7 weeks), and 3) post intervention (13 weeks). |
The participants in the experimental group will receive 6 weekly online intervention sessions with a professional facilitator. In addition participants will be asked to complete relationship-enhancement exercises and readings in between sessions. In the experimental group, participants will be asked to complete questionnaires at three time points: 1)pre-intervention (baseline) 2) post-intervention (7 weeks), and 3) post intervention (13 weeks). In the waitlist group, participants will not participate in the support group. Participants will be asked to complete questionnaires at three time points: 1)pre-intervention (baseline) 2) post-intervention (7 weeks), and 3) post intervention (13 weeks). |
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Без вмешательства: Wait-List Control
Participants will be asked to complete questionnaires at three time points: 1)week 1 2) week 7, and 3) week 13.
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Что измеряет исследование?
Первичные показатели результатов
Мера результата |
Временное ограничение |
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Change in Sexual Function from Baseline to 13 weeks
Временное ограничение: Pre-Intervention (Week 1); Post-Intervention (Week 7); 3 Months Post-Intervention (Week 13)
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Pre-Intervention (Week 1); Post-Intervention (Week 7); 3 Months Post-Intervention (Week 13)
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Вторичные показатели результатов
Мера результата |
Временное ограничение |
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Change in Personal Assessment of Intimacy and Relationships from baseline to 13 weeks
Временное ограничение: Pre-Intervention (Week 1); Post-Intervention (Week 7); 3 Months Post-Intervention (Week 13)
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Pre-Intervention (Week 1); Post-Intervention (Week 7); 3 Months Post-Intervention (Week 13)
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Другие показатели результатов
Мера результата |
Мера Описание |
Временное ограничение |
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Change in Profile of Mood States Short Form from baseline to 13 weeks
Временное ограничение: Pre-Intervention (Week 1); Post-Intervention (Week 7); 3 Months Post-Intervention (Week 13)
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This tool assesses psychological distress across 6 domains: fatigue-inertia, vigor-activity, tension-anxiety, depression-dejection, anger-hostility, and confusion-bewilderment.
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Pre-Intervention (Week 1); Post-Intervention (Week 7); 3 Months Post-Intervention (Week 13)
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Соавторы и исследователи
Спонсор
Следователи
- Главный следователь: Deborah L McLeod, R.N., Ph.D., Capital District Health Authority & Dalhousie University
- Главный следователь: Richard J Wassersug, Ph.D., University of British Columbia
- Главный следователь: Karen Fergus, Ph.D., C. Psych., Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Centre & York University
- Главный следователь: John Robinson, Ph.D., C. Psych., Tom Baker Cancer Centre & University of Calgary
- Главный следователь: John Oliffe, R.N, Ph.D., University of British Columbia
Даты записи исследования
Изучение основных дат
Начало исследования
Первичное завершение (Ожидаемый)
Завершение исследования (Ожидаемый)
Даты регистрации исследования
Первый отправленный
Впервые представлено, что соответствует критериям контроля качества
Первый опубликованный (Оценивать)
Обновления учебных записей
Последнее опубликованное обновление (Оценивать)
Последнее отправленное обновление, отвечающее критериям контроля качества
Последняя проверка
Дополнительная информация
Термины, связанные с этим исследованием
Ключевые слова
Дополнительные соответствующие термины MeSH
Другие идентификационные номера исследования
- CDHA-RS/2013-076
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