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2024-05-05 @ 7:01 PM
Last Modification Date:
2024-10-26 @ 9:40 AM
Study NCT ID:
NCT00589966
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2013-03-01
First Post:
2007-12-31
Brief Title:
Coping in African American Prostate Cancer Survivors
Sponsor:
Duke University
Organization:
Duke University
Study Overview
Official Title:
Coping Skills Training Groups to Enhance Recovery From Prostate Cancer in African American Men
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2013-02
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:
CAAPS
Brief Summary:
This study will test the effectiveness of an 8-week group intervention for African American men who have been treated for prostate cancer The group intervention is based on 1 the cognitive-behavioral theoretical approach to improving adjustment to cancer and 2 masculinity theory as it relates to coping strengths and preferences in men We will test the effectiveness of this coping skills intervention for improving survivors quality of life in 4 areas 1 distress related to sexual urinary and bowel symptoms 2 self-confidence for managing symptoms 3 overall emotional functioning and 4 overall physical functioning The effect of the coping skills group intervention in these 4 areas will be compared to a comparison intervention in which African American men will receive basic education about prostate cancer but will not participate in coping skills training
Detailed Description:
African American men have higher diagnosis and death rates from prostate cancer than any other ethnic group After treatment for prostate cancer African American men also report slower recovery including physical symptoms eg sexual dysfunction urinary incontinence that can persist well beyond the immediate post-treatment period Despite the evidence that African American men have poorer outcomes following prostate cancer treatment very little is known about how to improve quality of life and enhance recovery in this group of survivors
This study will test the effectiveness of an 8-week group intervention for African American men who have been treated for prostate cancer The group intervention is based on 1 the cognitive-behavioral theoretical approach to improving adjustment to cancer and 2 masculinity theory as it relates to coping strengths and preferences in men In this group intervention African American prostate cancer survivors will be taught a variety of coping skills for managing both the physical and emotional challenges of living with prostate cancer The coping skills training groups will consist of 6-8 survivors and will be conducted in both medical center clinic settings and community settings eg churches Each group session will be co-led by an African American psychologist and an African American male lay person We will test the effectiveness of this coping skills intervention for improving survivors quality of life in 4 areas 1 distress related to sexual urinary and bowel symptoms 2 self-confidence for managing symptoms 3 overall emotional functioning and 4 overall physical functioning The effect of the coping skills group intervention in these 4 areas will be compared to a comparison intervention in which African American men will receive basic education about prostate cancer but will not participate in coping skills training The recruitment goal for this project is 154 African American men treated for early stage prostate cancer
Due to the comprehensive nature of the coping skills training intervention ie a variety of coping skills targeting both physical and emotional challenges of prostate cancer we expect coping skills training to be significantly more effective than cancer education Ultimately findings from this study could fill a significant gap that exists in the research literature regarding our understanding of how to help African American men achieve the fullest possible recovery following prostate cancer treatment
This study will test the effectiveness of an 8-week group intervention for African American men who have been treated for prostate cancer The group intervention is based on 1 the cognitive-behavioral theoretical approach to improving adjustment to cancer and 2 masculinity theory as it relates to coping strengths and preferences in men In this group intervention African American prostate cancer survivors will be taught a variety of coping skills for managing both the physical and emotional challenges of living with prostate cancer The coping skills training groups will consist of 6-8 survivors and will be conducted in both medical center clinic settings and community settings eg churches Each group session will be co-led by an African American psychologist and an African American male lay person We will test the effectiveness of this coping skills intervention for improving survivors quality of life in 4 areas 1 distress related to sexual urinary and bowel symptoms 2 self-confidence for managing symptoms 3 overall emotional functioning and 4 overall physical functioning The effect of the coping skills group intervention in these 4 areas will be compared to a comparison intervention in which African American men will receive basic education about prostate cancer but will not participate in coping skills training The recruitment goal for this project is 154 African American men treated for early stage prostate cancer
Due to the comprehensive nature of the coping skills training intervention ie a variety of coping skills targeting both physical and emotional challenges of prostate cancer we expect coping skills training to be significantly more effective than cancer education Ultimately findings from this study could fill a significant gap that exists in the research literature regarding our understanding of how to help African American men achieve the fullest possible recovery following prostate cancer treatment
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
Secondary IDs
| Secondary ID | Type | Domain | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| W81XWH-07-0091 | None | None | None |