Predictors of Mental Health in Men With Prostate Cancer Undergoing a Patient Empowerment Program

Each year over 20,000 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer in Canada with the majority undergoing some form of treatment option. Radical prostatectomy and/or radiation therapy are common procedures that are effective in the treatment of prostate cancer. However, they typically incur both short- and long-term side effects (e.g. urinary incontinence, sexual dysfunction, reduced physical function, etc) that can negatively impact one's quality of life. This program of research aims to address the most critical needs of PC survivors: the development and evaluation of interventions to address the quality of life impact of PC. This study will test the Prostate Cancer Patient Empowerment Program (PC-PEP) in 400 men, a comprehensive intervention aimed at educating and teaching the men life skills/habits in order to improve their mental health issues, fitness levels and overall quality of life, and to decrease treatment related side effects. The program also aims to improve the overall health of the participants in the long term.

NCT Number	NCT04895839
Lead Sponsor	Gabriela Ilie Collaborators: Dalhousie University
Conditions	Prostate Cancer
Enrollment	2,130 participants
Start Date	2021-09-29
Primary Completion	2030-04-01 (estimated)
Study Completion	2031-10-01 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-03-18