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Can a nurse coach couples back to intimacy after prostate cancer?

NCT ID NCT07829367

NEW Symptom relief Sponsor: The University of Hong Kong Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 21, 2026 · Last updated Sep 21, 2026

Summary

Researchers are testing a six-week, nurse-led program that helps Chinese prostate cancer survivors and their female partners talk about sex, rebuild intimacy, and cope together after treatment. About 72 couples join the study, with half receiving the program plus standard survivorship care and half receiving standard care alone. The trial measures whether couples complete the program, how acceptable and safe it is, and whether it shows early signs of improving sexual function, communication, and quality of life.

What this could mean

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Active substance
a culturally tailored, nurse-led couples psychosexual program combining education, communication coaching, mindfulness, and intimacy exercises
What this could lead to
If it works, this program could give prostate cancer survivors and their partners a practical, nurse-delivered way to rebuild intimacy and sexual wellbeing after treatment.
What could go wrong
This is a small feasibility trial of 72 couples, so it is designed to test whether the program can be delivered and tolerated, not to prove it works. Any benefits seen would need confirmation in a much larger trial.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 72 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Oct 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Sep 2029

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Male prostate cancer survivors: * Diagnosed with localized prostate cancer and aged 18 years or older. * Completed primary prostate cancer treatment at least 12 months before enrollment and are not currently receiving active curative treatment, including surgery, chemotherapy, or radiotherapy. * May be receiving adjuvant androgen deprivation therapy if clinically stable. * Are followed by the urology, surgery, or oncology team at Prince of Wales Hospital or Queen Mary Hospital. * Are willing to participate in the study. * Are in a committed relationship with a female partner who is willing to participate. * Can read Chinese and communicate in Cantonese. * Are physically able to participate in study sessions. * Have no severe cognitive impairment or uncontrolled psychiatric or medical condition that would prevent participation. * Provide written informed consent. Female partners: * Are the current female partner of an eligible prostate cancer survivor participating in the study. * Are aged 18 years or older. * Are willing to participate. * Can read Chinese and communicate in Cantonese. * Are physically and cognitively able to participate. * Provide written informed consent. Dyad-level requirements: * Both members of the couple agree to participate. * Both members are willing to discuss experiences related to sexual recovery, intimacy, relationship adjustment, or couple communication after prostate cancer treatment. Exclusion Criteria: * Either member of the couple: * Is receiving structured psychosexual therapy targeting outcomes similar to those addressed in Dyadic STEP-SexPCare. * Has severe cognitive impairment or uncontrolled psychiatric illness. * Has major medical instability that would interfere with participation. * Has active safety concerns requiring specialist intervention. Prostate cancer survivor-specific exclusions: * Metastatic or terminal disease. * Currently receiving active curative treatment. * Severe communication or functional limitations that preclude participation.

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Conditions

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physiological sexual disorder prostate cancer

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Prostate cancer patients Sexual dysfunctions

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