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"Walking Together with Love": a Couples-Based Intervention for Sexual and Relationship Distress in Cancer Patients
Sponsor: Yanfei Jin
Summary
Cancer diagnosis and treatment often result in significant changes in body appearance, sexual functioning, and relationship quality, leading to distress for both patients and their partners. To address these challenges, a comprehensive intervention program called "Walking Together with Love" (WTL) has been developed. This intervention focuses on three key areas: improving body image (supporting patients in accepting physical changes after cancer treatment), enhancing psychological flexibility (enabling patients and partners to openly and positively manage difficult experiences), and strengthening dyadic coping skills (promoting effective communication and emotional support between partners). The primary aim of this intervention is to reduce sexual and relationship distress among cancer patients and their partners. WTL is a six-week program consisting of weekly 90- to 120-minute sessions delivered in a hybrid format (both online and offline). Sessions incorporate psychoeducational presentations, group discussions, professional guidance, and structured home assignments. Both patients and their partners participate together, collaboratively working toward improving relationship quality and overall well-being. Cancer patients, their partners, and healthcare providers are encouraged to learn more about this research project and explore its potential benefits in improving quality of life for couples affected by cancer.
Official title: "Walking Together with Love": a Comprehensive Intervention Targeting Body Image, Psychological Flexibility, and Dyadic Coping for Sexual and Relationship Distress Among Cancer Patients and Their Partners
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 49 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
100
Start Date
2025-04-01
Completion Date
2025-10-26
Last Updated
2025-04-02
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
A Comprehensive Intervention to Improve Sexual and Relationship Well-being for Cancer Patients and Their Partners
This intervention targets three core areas: Body Image Improvement - Supports patients in understanding and accepting physical changes resulting from cancer treatments, fostering positive attitudes toward body image and self-esteem. Psychological Flexibility Enhancement - Utilizes ACT-based strategies to help participants acknowledge and adaptively manage difficult emotions, thoughts, and experiences related to cancer diagnosis and treatment. Dyadic Coping Skill Training - Provides structured skill-building exercises to strengthen mutual support mechanisms, enhance effective partner communication, and promote collaborative problem-solving when facing cancer-related stressors. The intervention consists of six weekly sessions (90-120 minutes each), delivered in a hybrid format (virtual and in-person) to maximize accessibility. Each session integrates psychoeducational presentations, facilitated discussions, guided experiential exercises.