Localized Prostate Cancer
Conditions
Brief summary
This study includes an interview with men who have selected watchful waiting or active surveillance for their localized prostate cancer, in lieu of active treatment (such as surgery or radiation). We hope to understand the educational and support needs of men on surveillance so that we can develop a new intervention that will improve quality of life for such men.
Detailed description
Interviews are conducted over the telephone and require approximately 90 minutes to complete. Men interviewed are compensated for their participation in the study.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Baylor College of Medicine
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
MALE
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* 1\) male, * 2\) 18 years or older, with biopsy-proven prostate cancer, * 3\) diagnosed with localized disease within the last 24 months, * 4\) have a telephone at the time of enrollment, * 5\) have an address where they can receive study materials by mail (a street address or post office box), * 6\) able to speak and understand English; * 7\) have selected surveillance, rather than active treatment for his prostate cancer.
Exclusion criteria
* 1\) female * 2\) no diagnosis of localized prostate cancer * 3\) completed or undergoing active treatment (e.g., surgery, radiotherapy, etc.) * 4\) no phone or US mail address * 5\) unwilling or unable to provide informed consent * 6\) unable to speak and understand English
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Health-related quality of life, particularly cancer-specific anxiety and general anxiety | One time retrospective interview |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed