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N/A N=188 Randomized Double-blind Supportive Care

Health Gatherings - For Your Health After Cancer

Prostate Neoplasm · Genital Neoplasms, Male · Urogenital Neoplasms · Neoplasm, Prostate · Genital Diseases, Male

Enrolled (actual)
188
Serious AEs
1.6%
Results posted
Sep 2025
Primary outcome: Primary: Change in Symptom Burden as Measure by EPIC-S. — 30.1; 32.1; 34.7; 35.8 score on a scale

Study Design & Population

Study type
Interventional
Phase
N/A
Interventions
Cultural CBSM (Behavioral); Standard CBSM (Behavioral)
Age
Adult, Older Adult · 18+ yrs
Sex
Male
Sponsor
University of Miami
Primary completion
Aug 2024

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Change in Symptom Burden as Measure by EPIC-S.
30.1; 32.1; 34.7; 35.8; 35.9; 38.0
PRIMARY
Change in HRQoL as Measured by the FACT Questionnaire.
81.1; 81.7; 83.8; 83.7; 83.6; 83.3
PRIMARY
Change in Symptom Burden as Measure by EPIC-UIN.
73.5; 78.8; 77.4; 82.2; 79.5; 84.6
PRIMARY
Change in HRQoL as Measured by the PROMIS Fatigue Questionnaire
43.2; 43.5; 43.3; 42.8; 43.9; 43.1
PRIMARY
Change in HRQoL as Measured by the PROMIS Pain Questionnaire
47.8; 47.0; 46.7; 46.4; 47.1; 46.9
SECONDARY
Change in Stress Management Skills as Measured by MOCS-A
38.5; 37.6; 38.6; 38.3; 39.6; 39.3
SECONDARY
Change in Prostate Cancer-specific Psychological Distress as Measured by MAX-PC - Section I-II
7.1; 10.0; 5.6; 6.2; 5.01; 7.7
SECONDARY
Change in Prostate Cancer-specific Psychological Distress as Measured by MAX-PC - Section III
8.5; 8.1; 8.9; 9.1; 8.7; 8.3
SECONDARY
Change in Psychosocial Distress as Measured by the PROMIS Depression Questionnaire
44.8; 45.9; 43.8; 44.7; 44.8; 45.4
SECONDARY
Change in Psychosocial Distress as Measured by the PROMIS Anxiety Questionnaire
49.5; 50.0; 50.4; 49.1; 51.0; 49.8
SECONDARY
Change in Interpersonal Function as Measured the SIP Questionnaire
2.5; 3.1; 2.6; 2.9; 2.2; 2.5

Summary

The purpose of this study is to look at the effects of a 10-week stress management in-person group program. The program will study emotions, stress, and stress management techniques (such as relaxation and coping techniques) on quality of life, distress, depression, and physical health in Spanish- speaking, Hispanic/Latino men diagnosed with Prostate Cancer (PC).

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • ≥ 18 years of age;
  • Hispanic/Latino self-identification;
  • Spanish speakers (including bilinguals who express interest in a Spanish-based psychosocial intervention);
  • Primary diagnosis of localized Prostate Cancer (T1-T3, N0, M0);
  • Surgical or radiation treatment (e.g., external beam, brachytherapy, proton) within minimum of 4 months and maximum of 72-months;
  • Some patients with prior inpatient psychiatric treatment for severe mental illness or overt signs of severe psychopathology (e.g., psychosis) may be enrolled, per P.I. discretion, based on a case-by-case review;
  • Willingness to be randomized and followed for approximately12 months.

Exclusion Criteria

  • History of non-skin cancer within the last 2 years.
  • Prior inpatient psychiatric treatment for severe mental illness or overt signs of severe psychopathology (e.g., psychosis) within the past six months, as these conditions can interfere with adequate participation in our experimental conditions may be exclusionary, per P.I. discretion, based on a case-by-case review;
  • Active alcohol dependence within the past six months may be exclusionary, per P.I. discretion, based on a case-by-case review;
  • Active substance dependence within the past six months may be exclusionary, per P.I. discretion, based on a case-by-case review; and
  • Acute or chronic immune system medical conditions, medications or conditions that impact immune and endocrine function (e.g., Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), Lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, Hepatitis C, or immunosuppressive treatment requiring conditions), per PI discretion based on a case by case review.
  • Individuals scoring >3 on the SPMSQ will be excluded or per PI discretion based on a case by case review.

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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT03344757). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.

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