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NCT Number: NCT02085096

Problem Solving Therapy for Prostate Cancer Spousal Caregivers

Problem-solving therapy programs have been shown to be effective among parents of children diagnosed with cancer. Efforts have been made to apply this same strategy to spouses/significant others of men diagnosed with prostate cancer. The purpose of this study is to test the efficacy of problem-solving therapy on the spouses of prostate cancer patients.

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Key information

Conditions

Prostate Cancer Genital Diseases Genital Diseases, Male Genital Neoplasms, Male Male Urogenital Diseases Neoplasms Neoplasms by Site Prostatic Diseases Prostatic Neoplasms Urogenital Diseases Urogenital Neoplasms

Age range

21 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center

La Jolla, California, 92093, United States

About this study

Problem-solving therapy programs have been shown to be effective among parents of children diagnosed with cancer. Efforts have been made to apply this same strategy to spouses/significant others of men diagnosed with prostate cancer. The purpose of this study is to test the efficacy of problem-solving therapy on the spouses of prostate cancer patients.

Participants were randomly assigned to an experimental group which received problem-solving therapy, or to a control group which relied on their standard methods of coping (e.g. their normal therapist, family and friends).

Participants completed baseline surveys regarding their distress and coping prior to randomization. They then completed these surveys again at post-intervention (approximately 2-3 months post-baseline) and 6 months post-baseline to determine lasting effects of the intervention.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Diagnosed with prostate cancer within 18 months of study enrollment.
  • The patient and significant other cohabited
  • Couples resided in San Diego County
  • Both patient and significant other were sufficiently proficient in English

Exclusion criteria

-

Treatment and study plan

Problem-Solving Therapy

Behavioral

Problem-solving therapy programs have been shown to be effective among parents of children diagnosed with cancer. Efforts have been made to apply this same strategy to spouses/significant others of men diagnosed with prostate cancer. The purpose of this study is to test the efficacy of problem-solving therapy on the spouses of prostate cancer patients.

Primary outcomes

  1. Change from Baseline of Effects of Stress and Coping to Follow-ups

    Time frame: From baseline to follow-ups at post-intervention (2-3 months post-baseline) and 6-months post-baseline

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of California, San Diego

Other

Collaborators

  • San Diego State University

Registry information

Official study title

Problem-Solving Therapy for Prostate Cancer Patient's Spousal Caregivers

Important dates

Study start
1997
Primary completion
2002
Study completion
2005
First posted
Mar 12, 2014
Registry last updated
Mar 5, 2020

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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