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E-Mergir: A Digital Psychosexual Intervention for the Promotion of Mental and Sexual Health of Prostate Cancer Survivors

NCT07754929 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 106

Last updated 2026-08-10

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Summary

Prostate cancer (PCa) survivors frequently experience enduring psychosexual challenges following treatment, including sexual dysfunction, emotional distress, and reduced quality of life. Despite these difficulties, access to tailored support remains limited, highlighting the need for scalable and accessible alternatives such as digital interventions. This study presents the protocol for a randomized controlled trial (RCT) evaluating the effectiveness of E-Mergir, a digital psychosexual intervention developed for PCa survivors. Grounded in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness strategies, the intervention aims to enhance both sexual and mental well-being. The trial employs a wait-list control design with randomized allocation. Participants will complete assessments at baseline, post-intervention, and follow-up, using validated measures related to sexual outcomes (sexual satisfaction, pleasure, function, distress, and beliefs) and mental health outcomes (quality of life, anxiety, depression, mindfulness, relationship satisfaction, and automatic thoughts). The study aims to determine whether E-Mergir is an effective digital intervention for improving psychosexual outcomes in PCa survivors, compared to a wait-list control group. It also aims to examine treatment predictors to illustrate the mechanisms through which improvements in mental and sexual health are achieved. If effective, E-Mergir could address a critical gap in supportive care for PCa survivors and serve as a model for culturally tailored digital psychosexual interventions globally.

Conditions

Interventions

DEVICE

E-Mergir

e-Health intervention to promote mental and sexual health of prostate cancer survivors. An online psychological intervention (e-Health app technology) specifically tailored to meet the needs of Portuguese men with prostate cancer was developed to promote participants' mental and sexual health. The intervention protocol was designed under the principles of Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), featuring psychological and sexual health promotion strategies. The intervention program consists of 5 modules covering components of psychoeducation, sexual rehabilitation, mindfulness, cognitive restructuring, and relapse prevention. The modules will be delivered online (using text, videos, and graphics) along with therapeutic support provided by a certified Clinical Psychologist, over an eight-week period.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Universidade do Porto

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
MALE
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2026-07-01
Primary Completion
2027-01-01
Completion
2027-07-01

Countries

  • Portugal

Study Locations

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