Prostate Cancer
Conditions
Keywords
Prostate cancer, Decision
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether using the P3P website can increase decisional preparation and satisfaction, and decrease decisional conflict, in men deciding how to manage early stage prostate cancer.
Interventions
Website supporting informed patient decision making about prostate cancer care through tailored education and coaching
Standard prostate cancer information websites (e.g., NCI, ASCO) presented to patients in addition to patient education that is usual in their clinics
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Biopsy-proven diagnosis of prostate cancer, T1 or T2 of any risk level * Biopsy done at enrolling site * Upcoming appointment with consulting specialist at enrolling study site * Able to read, write, understand English
Exclusion criteria
* Two or more post-biopsy specialist consults * Begun treatment (or active surveillance)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Decisional conflict | Change from baseline to 6-months | O'Connor, 1995, Decisional conflict scale |
| Preparation for decision making | 1-month after study entry | Graham and O'Connor, 1995, Preparation for decision making scale |
| Satisfaction with decision | 6-months after study entry | Holmes-Rovner et al, 1996, Satisfaction with decision scale |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Concordance of care choice selected with self-reported influential personal preferences | 6-months from study entry | Odds ratio of selecting a care option for prostate cancer concordant with avoiding prioritized side effects (XBRT or brachytherapy if concerned with sexual function; prostatectomy if concerned with bowel function; active surveillance if concerned with sexual, bowel, and/or bladder function; any treatment if not concerned with any side effect). |
| Net cost and benefit of the intervention | 1-week after study entry | Cost to the patient will be measured in hours valued according to patient work status, income, and use of time. Benefit will be measured with Willingness to pay. |
| Time to treatment decision | 6-months from study entry | Duration (in days) from pre-decision baseline questionnaire until patient decides on a care option for prostate cancer, either an active treatment type or active surveillance. Measured by patient recall at 6-months. |
Countries
United States