New online buddy system helps men with prostate cancer feel better
NCT ID NCT05041504
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a web-based program called True North Peer Navigation for men recently treated for prostate cancer. 184 men were randomly assigned to get a trained peer navigator or usual care. The program aimed to help men take a more active role in their health and improve quality of life by providing practical information and emotional support.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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184 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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May 2022
- Finished
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Dec 2024
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)
- Sex
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Male participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Has been diagnosed with local, locally advanced or stable metastatic PC. 2. Has recently completed treatment within 3 months 3. Has an email address OR is willing to create one. 4. Can read and speak English. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Has been diagnosed with advanced metastatic disease. 2. Is receiving palliative care. 3. Is not willing to be randomized.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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BC Cancer - Vancouver
Vancouver, British Columbia, V5Z 4E6, Canada
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Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Toronto, Ontario, M5G 2C1, Canada
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Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Centre
Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 2Y9, Canada
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