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Determining INdividual Preferences for Gynecomastia avOidance among men with prostate cancer - A Qualitative Study

Determining INdividual Preferences for Gynecomastia avOidance among men with prostate cancer - A Qualitative Study

Status
Not yet recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
ANZCTR
Registry ID
ACTRN12625001210460
Enrollment
20
Registered
2025-11-03
Start date
2025-11-17
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-11-10

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Conditions

None listed

Brief summary

This study aims to explore the perceptions of men with prostate cancer (PCa) and high-risk biochemical recurrence (BCR) regarding the risk of breast-related side effects, including gynaecomastia, from treatment Who is it for? You may be eligible for this study if you are an adult male with prostate cancer. Study details All participants in this study will attend a single one-hour interview which will explore their thoughts regarding the risk of side effects from treatment and will include a choice experiment. This choice experiment will involve the participant making a series of decisions based on particular scenarios. It is hoped this study will help explore the trade-offs patients are willing to make between breast-related side effects, other quality of life (QOL) impacts and cancer control. Note: this brief summary is intended for lay audience.

Interventions

This study aims to explore the perceptions of men with prostate cancer (PCa) and high-risk biochemical recurrence (BCR) regarding the risk of breast-related side effects, including gynaecomastia, from treatment. Interviews will be conducted by qualified study staff, with qualitative input being recorded over approximately 1 hour.

Sponsors

St Vincents Hospital Sydney
Lead SponsorHospital

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Male
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

• Men with high-risk biochemically recurrent prostate cancer but no androgen deprivation treatment +/- androgen receptor pathway inhibitor experience. OR • Men with androgen deprivation treatment +/- androgen receptor pathway inhibitor experience who have experienced breast-related side effects from this treatment.

Exclusion criteria

Men receiving psychiatric care as a consequence of their prostate cancer diagnosis or treatment thereof.

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ANZCTR · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026