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Study NCT ID:
NCT00335634
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2015-12-10
First Post:
2006-06-08
Brief Title:
Sexual Dysfunction and Adaptation in Couples Affected by Prostate Cancer Surgery
Sponsor:
University Health Network Toronto
Organization:
University Health Network Toronto
Study Overview
Official Title:
Sexual Dysfunction and Adaptation in Couples Affected by Prostate Cancer Surgery Steps Towards a Bio-Psychosocial Model of Treatment
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2015-12
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
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:
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 couples interview with hisher 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
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 couples interview with hisher 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
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
None
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?:
None