Communication Skills Training for Prostate Cancer
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This is a pilot randomized controlled trial of a sexual health communication skills training multimedia intervention (Starting the Conversation \[STC\] adapted for patients with prostate cancer \[PCa\]) to improve patients' ability to communicate with providers about their sexual health concerns during PCa care compared to a time and attention control arm.
Who Is on the Research Team?
Natasha Gupta, MD
Principal Investigator
NYU Langone Health
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for adult men in the U.S. with prostate cancer who are bothered by sexual problems, speak English, have internet access, and have an appointment at NYU Langone Health. They must be able to give consent and not have impaired decision-making.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Intervention
Participants receive a multimedia intervention focused on teaching communication skills for discussing sexual health concerns
Control
Control arm participants receive a supportive care resource guide and educational materials on diet, sleep, and exercise
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for self-efficacy and sexual health outcomes
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Starting the Conversation (STC)
Trial Overview
The study compares a multimedia training program called 'Starting the Conversation' that helps patients talk about sexual health concerns with their doctors versus a control group receiving similar time and attention but without the specific training.
How Is the Trial Designed?
2
Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Participants will receive a multimedia intervention focused on teaching communication skills to help patients with prostate cancer discuss their sexual health concerns with their healthcare providers.
The control arm will be exposed to a 2-page supportive care resource guide, as well as a video slideshow and pamphlet on diet, sleep, and exercise for patients with prostate cancer.
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
NYU Langone Health
Lead Sponsor
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Collaborator
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