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Predictors of Mental Health in Men With Prostate Cancer Undergoing a Patient Empowerment Program
Sponsor: Gabriela Ilie
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 program of research aims to address the most critical needs of PC survivors: the development and evaluation of interventions to address the quality of life impact of PC. This study will test the Prostate Cancer Patient Empowerment Program (PC-PEP) in 400 men, a comprehensive intervention aimed at educating and teaching the men life skills/habits in order to improve their mental health issues, fitness levels and overall quality of life, and to decrease treatment related side effects. The program also aims to improve the overall health of the participants in the long term.
Official title: PC-PEP Phase 4: Predictors of Mental Health in Men With Prostate Cancer Undergoing a Patient Empowerment Program
Key Details
Gender
MALE
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
2130
Start Date
2021-09-29
Completion Date
2031-10-01
Last Updated
2026-03-18
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Patient Empowerment Program
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.
Locations (16)
University Hospital Ghent
Ghent, East Flanders, Belgium
Dianne and Irving Kipnes Urology Centre
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
BC Cancer - Kelowna (Sindi Ahluwalia Hawkins Centre)
Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada
Men's Health Clinic Manitoba
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Saint John Regional Hospital
Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada
Health Sciences Centre
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
QEII Health Sciences Centre
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Mount Sinai Hospital
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Whitby Health Centre - Dr. Ernest Chan Medicine Professional Corporation
Whitby, Ontario, Canada
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Hôpital de l'Enfant-Jésus
Québec, Quebec, Canada
Saskatoon Health Authority
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Prostate Cancer Foundation of New Zealand
Auckland, New Zealand
Medisprof Cancer Center
Cluj-Napoca, Transylvania, Romania
Sefako Makgatho Health University
Ga-Rankuwa, Gauteng, South Africa
Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa