Status:
COMPLETED
Sexual Dysfunction and Adaptation in Couples Affected by Prostate Cancer Surgery
Lead Sponsor:
University Health Network, Toronto
Collaborating Sponsors:
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
Conditions:
Prostate Cancer
Erectile Dysfunction Following Radical Prostatectomy
Eligibility:
All Genders
35-70 years
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to explore patient and partner experiences with sexual dysfunction following radical prostatectomy, in order to understand its effects on sexual and non-sexual intimacy. T...
Detailed Description
We are studying the impact of sexual dysfunction following radical prostatectomy on patient and partners' experiences of intimacy. Research with men in post-radical prostatectomy recovery indicates 25...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Radical prostatectomy treatment for prostate cancer at Princess Margaret Hospital or Etobicoke General Hospital
- At least 3 months, but less than 6 months post-radical prostatectomy
- Experience sexual dysfunction as a result of radical prostatectomy
- Must have an intimate partner and be able to participate as a couple
Exclusion
- Detectable prostate specific antigen (PSA) post-radical prostatectomy
- Patient or partner unable to speak English
- Patient or partner unwilling to allow interviews to be recorded
- Patient or partner unwilling to participate
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
June 1 2006
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
July 1 2009
Estimated Enrollment :
50 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00335634
Start Date
June 1 2006
End Date
July 1 2009
Last Update
December 10 2015
Active Locations (2)
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1
Etobicoke General Hospital
Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada, M9V 1R8
2
The Prostate Centre, Princess Margaret Hospital
Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5G 2M9