Sexual Dysfunction and Adaptation in Couples Affected by Prostate Cancer Surgery

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Total Enrollment

50 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2006-06-30

Study Completion Date

2009-07-31

Brief Summary

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The purpose of this study is to explore patient and partner experiences with sexual dysfunction following radical prostatectomy, in order to understand its effects on sexual and non-sexual intimacy. This will enable us to provide assistance in the future to individuals experiencing similar circumstances.

Detailed Description

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We are studying the impact of sexual dysfunction following radical prostatectomy on patient and partners' experiences of intimacy. Research with men in post-radical prostatectomy recovery indicates 25%-75% experience sexual dysfunction. Many patients experience anxiety and distress related to sexual difficulties. These experiences may progress and result in long-term problems in the relationship between patients and their partners. Despite apparent levels of effectiveness, up to half of the patients who turn to sexually assistive aids after surgical removal of the prostate discontinue use of the aids within one year. Additionally, difficulties in communicating about sexual impairments can significantly interfere with the couples' ability to achieve successful adaptation. We are interested in studying patient and partner experiences with sexual dysfunction in order to understand its effects on sexual and non-sexual intimacy.

Participation in this study will involve completing 6 confidential face-to-face interviews on three separate occasions (3-6 months, 12-15 months, and 21-24 months post-surgery). On each occasion, participants will be required to take part in a "couple's" interview with his/her partner, as well as an individual interview. The interviews will provide participants with the opportunity to discuss the impact of sexual dysfunction on mood, thoughts, and communication with their partners. Demographic information will be collected at the initial interview. As well, at each of the 3 time points, participants will also be asked to complete a questionnaire package containing 6 psychological questionnaires. All questionnaires and interview material will be kept strictly confidential.

Conditions

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Prostate Cancer Erectile Dysfunction Following Radical Prostatectomy Sexual Dysfunction

Keywords

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Prostate Cancer Radical Prostatectomy Sexual Dysfunction Intimacy Adaptation Psychosocial Oncology

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

CASE_ONLY

Study Time Perspective

PROSPECTIVE

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Radical prostatectomy treatment for prostate cancer at Princess Margaret Hospital or Etobicoke General Hospital
* At least 3 months, but less than 6 months post-radical prostatectomy
* Experience sexual dysfunction as a result of radical prostatectomy
* Must have an intimate partner and be able to participate as a couple

Exclusion Criteria

* Detectable prostate specific antigen (PSA) post-radical prostatectomy
* Patient or partner unable to speak English
* Patient or partner unwilling to allow interviews to be recorded
* Patient or partner unwilling to participate

Minimum Eligible Age

35 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

70 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

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Andrew G Matthew, PhD, C.Psych

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

University Health Network, Toronto

Locations

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Etobicoke General Hospital

Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada

Site Status

The Prostate Centre, Princess Margaret Hospital

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Site Status

Countries

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Canada

Other Identifiers

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PC-05-0813

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id