E-Mergir: A Digital Psychosexual Intervention for the Promotion of Mental and Sexual Health of Prostate Cancer Survivors

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Conditions studied: Prostate Cancer

In brief

Prostate cancer (PCa) survivors frequently experience enduring psychosexual challenges following treatment, including sexual dysfunction, emotional distress, and reduced quality of life. Despite these difficulties, access to tailored support remains limited, highlighting the need for scalable and accessible alternatives such as digital interventions. This study presents the protocol for a randomized controlled trial (RCT) evaluating the effectiveness of E-Mergir, a digital psychosexual intervention developed for PCa survivors. Grounded in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness strategies, the intervention aims to enhance both sexual and mental well-being. The trial employs a wait-list control design with randomized allocation. Participants will complete assessments at baseline, post-intervention, and follow-up, using validated measures related to sexual outcomes (sexual satisfaction, pleasure, function, distress, and beliefs) and mental health outcomes (quality of life, anxiety, depression, mindfulness, relationship satisfaction, and automatic thoughts). The study aims to determine whether E-Mergir is an effective digital intervention for improving psychosexual outcomes in PCa survivors, compared to a wait-list control group. It also aims to examine treatment predictors to illustrate the mechanisms through which improvements in mental and sexual health are achieved. If effective, E-Mergir could address a critical gap in supportive care for PCa survivors and serve as a model for culturally tailored digital psychosexual interventions globally.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07754929

Run by

Universidade do Porto

People needed

106

Starts

2026-07-01

Expected to finish

2027-07-01

Last updated by the study team

2026-08-10

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: male. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Prostate cancer survivors,
• 18 years old or older,
• Ability to give informed consent,
• Regular use of a smartphone and internet access.

You may not qualify if…

• Other diagnosed oncological diseases over the past five years,
• Severe neurological impairment or other severe psychological/psychiatric diseases (depression, generalized anxiety disorder, psychosis-related disorders),
• Other uncontrolled/unstable diseases,
• Severe hearing and/or visual impairment,
• Under psychotherapy or treatment for sexual problems,
• Participating concurrently in other clinical trials.

Where it is running

• Faculdade de Psicologia e de Ciências da Educação da Universidade do Porto — Porto, Portugal (enrolling)

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