Can an app heal the hidden wounds of prostate cancer?
NCT ID NCT07754929
First seen Aug 10, 2026 · Last updated Aug 11, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether a digital program called E-Mergir can improve sexual and mental well-being in men who have survived prostate cancer. Many survivors face lasting sexual difficulties and emotional distress, yet few have access to tailored support. The program, delivered through an app, uses cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness techniques across five modules. Researchers will compare outcomes between men who receive the intervention and those on a wait-list, measuring changes in sexual satisfaction, distress, quality of life, and mood.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- E-Mergir, a digital psychosexual intervention delivered via an e-Health app, based on cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this digital program could provide a scalable, accessible way to improve sexual satisfaction and mental well-being for prostate cancer survivors, potentially serving as a model for other countries.
- What could go wrong
- The trial is relatively small and uses a wait-list control, so results may not generalize widely. As a digital intervention, it depends on user engagement and may not replace in-person therapy for all.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Faculdade de Psicologia e de Ciências da Educação da Universidade do Porto
RECRUITINGPorto, Portugal
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