Coping in African American Prostate Cancer Survivors

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Prostate Cancer

In brief

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.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00589966

Run by

Duke University

People needed

62

Starts

2007-05-01

Expected to finish

2010-04-01

Last updated by the study team

2013-03-01

Who can join

Age: any. Sex: male. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Diagnosis of early stage, localized prostate cancer (T1-T3)
• Must have received treatment within previous 2 years
• Capable of self-care per Karnofsky Performance Status score of 60+
• African American
• Must have physician who can confirm treatment history

You may not qualify if…

• Undergoing primary treatment 2 or more years ago
• Having regional or metastatic prostate cancer at time of screening

Where it is running

• Duke University Medical Center — Durham, North Carolina, United States

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