Predictors of Mental Health in Men With Prostate Cancer Undergoing a Patient Empowerment Program

Launched by NOVA SCOTIA HEALTH AUTHORITY · May 17, 2021

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying a program called the Prostate Cancer Patient Empowerment Program (PC-PEP) designed to help men with prostate cancer improve their mental health and overall quality of life. Each year, many men in Canada are diagnosed with prostate cancer and undergo treatments that can lead to side effects like urinary problems and sexual difficulties. This study aims to support these men by teaching them valuable skills and habits to manage their health better and feel more empowered after their treatment.

To participate, men need to be over 18 years old, have a history of prostate cancer, and must be able to safely engage in light to moderate exercise. Participants will also need to have access to the internet and be comfortable using email or text messages for communication. Throughout the program, they can expect to engage in activities that promote their mental and physical well-being, complete surveys about their health, and receive ongoing support for up to two years. This trial is currently looking for participants, so if you or someone you know fits the criteria, it might be a great opportunity to enhance the quality of life after a prostate cancer diagnosis.

Gender

MALE

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Age \>18
• • History of a prostate cancer diagnosis
• • Safe to exercise and do strength training (participants who have recovered from a minor stroke or heart condition in the past will require approval from their Family Physician or Cardiologist to participate in the study. Participants with advanced prostate cancer will need approval from the Study Physician or their Urologist or Oncologist to participate)
• • Existing (or willingness to create) email account
• • Willingness to access and use daily email and/or text messages
• • Ability to follow website links to watch YouTube videos
• • Ability to understand and speak English
• • Ability to participate in low to moderate levels of physical activity
• • Ability and willingness to fill out an online survey at baseline, and 6, 12 and 24 months, and a weekly compliance survey for the six months of the program.
• • Deemed to have an expected survival greater than 2 years
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Patients deemed unfit to participate in low level exercise eg. including but not limited to a myocardial infarction or stroke within the last year, without approval from their Family Physician or Cardiologist that they are safe to exercise.
• • Unable to access the internet and lack of a computer or cellphone to receive emails required for study intervention, or unable to click on a link to successfully watch a YouTube video.
• • Men with a predicted survival less than 2 years.