Status:
COMPLETED
Innovations in the Treatment of Sexual Health Post Prostate Cancer Treatment: Comparing Mindfulness vs. CBT
Lead Sponsor:
University of British Columbia
Collaborating Sponsors:
Vancouver Prostate Centre
Conditions:
Prostate Cancer
Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological
Eligibility:
All Genders
19+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Up to 90% of men experience sexual difficulties after receiving treatment for prostate cancer (PC), which can negatively affect their intimate relationships and overall quality of life. In this random...
Detailed Description
This randomized clinical trial is designed to assess and compare efficacy of two treatment manuals for couples with sexual difficulties secondary to PC treatment: mindfulness-based therapy and CBT. A ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Currently in a relationship that has lasted longer than 1 year
- Both members of the couple are at least 19 years of age or older
- (At least) one member of the couple has a history of prostate cancer diagnosis
- The same member of the couple underwent treatment (e.g., radical prostatectomy, radiation therapy, Androgen Deprivation Therapy) for their prostate cancer or is on active surveillance
- The member of the couple who underwent treatment for prostate cancer is experiencing distress related to his current level of intimacy/sexual well-being
- Both members of the couple are willing and able to comply with all study procedures and be available for the duration of the study. Commitment includes a total of 5.5 hours per week in sessions and daily homework over the 4-week period of the treatment program for those randomized to receive treatment
- Both members of the couple are fluent in English
Exclusion
- Have a current health condition (e.g., severe cardiovascular health problems, unmanaged diabetes mellitus), physical disability and/or a significant, unmanaged major mental illness (e.g., unmanaged bipolar disorder, psychosis) that would interfere with self- or partnered-sexual activities, or the individual's ability to attend group sessions or complete home assignments
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
December 29 2017
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
November 30 2020
Estimated Enrollment :
100 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03365518
Start Date
December 29 2017
End Date
November 30 2020
Last Update
April 27 2021
Active Locations (1)
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Gordon & Leslie Diamond Health Centre -- Vancouver General Hospital
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V5Z 1M9