RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06766526

Internet-based Support for Adjustment to Prostate Cancer

Internet-based Support for Adjustment to Prostate Cancer (ISAC) - A Randomized Controlled Trial of ICBT for Distress Related to Prostate Cancer

Sponsor

Linkoeping University

Enrollment

180 participants

Start Date

Jan 5, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Prostate Cancer Insomnia Psychological Distress Anxiety Depression - Major Depressive Disorder

Summary

The study aims to study the efficacy of internet-based cognitive behavior therapy (ICBT) in reducing subjective distress and comorbid psychiatric symptoms in men diagnosed with prostate cancer. Participants who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer and are currently not undergoing or scheduled to undergo medical treatment will be recruited. Once recruited, they will be randomized to receive either a tailored, eight-week long ICBT intervention or an attention control group. Both group receive weekly support by a trained therapist.

Eligibility

Sex: MALEMin Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This trial is testing an internet-based psychological support program for men who are experiencing emotional distress — such as anxiety, depression, or adjustment difficulties — following a prostate cancer diagnosis. The program is delivered online and tailored to the unique challenges of prostate cancer. **You may be eligible if...** - You have been diagnosed with prostate cancer and are experiencing emotional or psychological symptoms as a result - Your psychological distress score is above a clinical threshold (Kessler-10 score above 19) - You are 18 or older and can speak, read, and write in Swedish - You have access to a computer, tablet, or smartphone with internet, and are comfortable using it **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You are currently undergoing active medical treatment for prostate cancer or recently finished treatment (within the past 6 months) - You have a severe psychiatric condition, serious somatic illness, or current substance use problems that would interfere with participation - You are experiencing acute thoughts of suicide - You are already receiving other psychological treatment Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALInternet-based cognitive behavioral therapy

An eight week ICBT treatment. The treatment is modular and tailored to the problem profile of the participant. One module will be administered every week during the treatment phase.

BEHAVIORALNon-directive support

Participants randomized to this condition will receive weekly support and contact with a therapist via the treatment platform. They will not have access to the treatment modules during the treatment phase.