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Prostate Cancer - Patient Empowerment Program

NCT03660085 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 140

Last updated 2026-04-03

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Summary

Each year over 20,000 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer in Canada with the majority undergoing some form of treatment option. Radical prostatectomy and/or radiation therapy are common procedures that are effective in the treatment of prostate cancer. However, they typically incur both short- and long-term side effects (e.g. urinary incontinence, sexual dysfunction, reduced physical function, etc) that can negatively impact one's quality of life. This study aims to educate and teach pre- (as opposed to most common post-) habilitation - preventive life habits aimed to empower men and address many of the issues faced by men undergoing radical prostatectomy or other active forms of prostate cancer treatments. The investigators hypothesize that daily text and email reminders, in addition to connecting men with other men undergoing similar challenges, will improve participant adherence to the pre-habilitation program. Secondary objectives will assess change in mental health, physical fitness, urological symptoms, state of relaxation, and quality of life parameters before and after the program.

Conditions

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

PC-PEP

The 6 months "at home" program focuses on aerobic and strength training, pelvic floor muscle exercises, meditation, social connection, and overall healthy lifestyle practices supported with daily text message/email reminders. The aerobic (5 times/week) and strength (2 times/week) program will comprise of a single 30-minute session daily and will be individualized to each participant. Pelvic floor muscle training will include three, 10-minute sessions and mediation for 10 minutes daily. Intimacy and Connection component of PC-PEP consists of engaging in at least one form of intimacy practice prescribed, per day. Social connection will be fostered by pairing participants up with peers from the study. To encourage program compliance, study participants will receive 3 daily reminders to do their pelvic floor muscle exercises per day plus an additional motivational email daily containing helpful tips.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Dalhousie University

    collaborator OTHER

  • Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Centre

    collaborator OTHER

  • Nova Scotia Health Authority

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Gabriela Ilie, PhD · Nova Scotia Health Authority

  • Rob Rutledge, MD, FRCPC · Nova Scotia Health Authority

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
SINGLE
Model
CROSSOVER

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
80 Years
Sex
MALE
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2019-12-18
Primary Completion
2022-04-15
Completion
2022-05-18

Countries

  • Canada

Study Locations

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