Couple therapy for cancer survivors : A prospective, randomized controlled study.

Completed

• Conditions: 'malignant neoplasm' and 'cancer'; 10017990; 10027656; 10006232

• Registration Number: NL-OMON43754
• Lead Sponsor: Open Universiteit

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Completion: 2017-05-01
• Last Update Posted: 28 February 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 29

Inclusion Criteria

- diagnosis of colorectal, prostate or breast cancer
- primary cancer treatment was completed between 12 months and 5 years earlier, no recurrence of cancer has been diagnosed
- aged between 18 and 75 years
- has a partner relationship of at least three months duration
- screened positive for distressing relational dissatisfaction or low dyadic coping
- both patient and partner are interested in undergoing counseling

Exclusion Criteria

- Major psychopathology of patient or partner
- Lack of basic proficiency in the Dutch language
- No access to Internet
- Participation in concurrent treatment to alleviate relational problems

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>The primary study outcomes on baseline (T0), after completement of the<br /><br>intervention (T1) and after 6-months follow-up (T2) are:<br /><br><br /><br>1) Level of dyadic coping<br /><br>2) Level of relational satisfaction</p><br>

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>The secondary study outcomes on baseline (T0), after completement of the<br /><br>intervention (T1) and after 6-months follow-up (T2) are:<br /><br><br /><br>1)The level of sexual functioning<br /><br>2) The level of sexual distress<br /><br>3) The level of sexual satisfaction<br /><br>4) The level of perceived intimacy<br /><br>5) The level of supportive communication (about sexual issues)<br /><br>6)The body image<br /><br>7) The amount of psychological distress<br /><br>8) The generic Health Related Quality of Life </p><br>