True NTH Sexual Recovery Intervention for Prostate Cancer Survivors and Their Partners

Summary

There is increasing evidence that sexual activity is associated with greater resilience and higher well-being in older adults. Even at a time of stress, and even during a late stage of illness, men and their partners turn to sexual intimacy to increase a sense of connection, comfort and support. The Sexual Recovery intervention seeks to address an unmet need of prostate cancer survivors and their partners who are at risk for poor mental health and decreased quality of life as a result of sexual dysfunction.

By using technology, the intervention will be widely accessible to survivors, the majority of whom do not currently have any access to sexual health expertise. The content and format of the intervention seeks to empower prostate cancer survivors and partners with knowledge and strategies to improve their sexual function, sexual confidence and their sexual relationship. The intervention begins prior to and continues following their definitive treatment. This may, in turn, improve mental health and quality of life.

In a broader sense, this intervention will be transferable. With appropriate modifications, it can become an accessible sexual health intervention for populations dealing with other cancers and chronic illnesses.

Conditions

• Sexual Disfunction
• Prostate Cancer

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

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The intervention arm will consist of 12 modules, 8 of which are consistent with the trajectory of prostate cancer and its treatment. Four modules address aspects of the prostate cancer experience that are important for patients and partners as well as providers and are designed to optimize the goal of supporting patients and partners in their sexual recovery.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Emory University

  collaborator OTHER

• Movember Foundation

  collaborator OTHER

• Johns Hopkins University

  collaborator OTHER

• Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

  collaborator OTHER

• University of California, Los Angeles

  collaborator OTHER

• University of North Carolina

  collaborator OTHER

• University of Michigan

  lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

• Daniela Wittmann, PhD · University of Michigan

Study Design

Allocation

NA

Purpose

SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Masking

NONE

Model

SINGLE_GROUP

Eligibility

Min Age

18 Years

Sex

MALE

Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start

2016-03-31

Primary Completion

2019-11-30

Completion

2019-11-30

Countries

• United States

Study Locations