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At a Glance
Age
21 and older
Sex
Male
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Supportive Care
Participants needed
224 (estimated)
Sponsor
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for men who have had prostate cancer surgery and need help with sexual rehabilitation. Participants will try two different methods to improve erectile function after surgery.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
I have early stage prostate cancer.
I have had radical prostatectomy surgery.
It has been 9 months or less since my surgery.
I had moderate erectile function before surgery.
I am starting penile injections for erectile rehabilitation.
I can communicate and complete questionnaires in English.
You may not be able to join if
Both cavernous nerves were fully removed during my surgery.
I am currently on androgen deprivation therapy.
I have a history of high prostate-specific antigen levels.
I have a phobia of injections.
I cannot provide informed consent or complete study sessions.
I have a major untreated psychiatric disorder.
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria.
The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can
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The purpose of this study is to test two different ways to help men with sexual rehabilitation.
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* As per medical record, early stage prostate cancer (Pathologic Stage 1/2 with Gleason score \</=8; or Pathologic Stage 3 with Gleason score =/\< 7)
* As per medical record, radical prostatectomy (RP) conducted either at MSKCC or at another institution
* As per medical record, …
Inclusion Criteria:
* As per medical record, early stage prostate cancer (Pathologic Stage 1/2 with Gleason score \</=8; or Pathologic Stage 3 with Gleason score =/\< 7)
* As per medical record, radical prostatectomy (RP) conducted either at MSKCC or at another institution
* As per medical record, ≤ 9 months post-RP
* As per medical record, moderate erectile functioning pre-surgery (i.e., 15 or greater on the IIEF Erectile Function Domain (EFD) score, or graded their erections as a 1 or 2 on the standard 5 point Urology Erectile Function scale, or have a score of 6 or greater on the 1-10 pre-surgery erectile function scale on the SMRP assessment or have a total score of 15 or greater on items 2-7 on the Prostrate Quality of Life Survey: Sexual Domain)
* As per self report or as per medical record starting penile injections as part of the erectile rehabilitation program at MSKCC
* In the judgment of the consenting professional able to communicate, comprehend, and complete questionnaires in English
Exclusion Criteria:
* Both cavernous nerves fully resected as per surgery report (nerve sparing score of 8 in MSKCC surgeon note), or documented in the progress note that the nerves were fully resected.
* Currently on or has a history of being an Androgen Deprivation Therapy (ADT)
* Has any indication of Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA)
* As per self report, specific injection phobia
* In the judgment of the consenting professional is unable to provide informed consent and complete study sessions and assessment.
* As per self report or as documented in the medical record, current untreated (e.g. no medication no therapy) major psychiatric disorder (schizophrenia, major depression). Patients diagnosed with a major psychiatric disorder will be reviewed by the study PI to determine eligibility prior to consent.
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