Experimental group receiving a couple-based intervention

A control group that receives same but delayed couple-based intervention

Three face-to-face therapeutic conversations and an optional web-based evidence based information (about sexual consequences of cancer treatment)

Couple-based intervention and and evaluation of effectiveness in increasing adjustment of sexuality and intimacy

Ása Þórisdóttir, PhD

The main purpose of the doctoral study is to better understand the experience of cancer diagnosis and treatment in how it effects sexuality and intimacy of the female cancer patient and her partner.

With this increased understanding, an intervention, comprised of therapeutic interventions with the couple, will be conducted and assessed on how it affects the couple's general well-being and recovery of the sexual and intimate relationship.

The intervention consists of three therapeutic conversations, based on the Illness Beliefs model in family nursing, and an optional web-based evidence based information. The aim of the intervention is to support the facilitating beliefs of the couple in adapting to changes in intimacy and identify constraining beliefs. In the first session an emphasis is on creating an optimal context for changing beliefs by building good therapeutic relationship and to invite them to share their experience, giving them the opportunity to voice their own concerns and reflect on how their situation effects their intimate relationship. In the second session, the couple take a closer look at what they themselves deem important in adjusting to changes in their intimate relationship. In both sessions information about the possible sexual side effects of treatment will be offered as needed and evidence based, optional web-based information on practical solutions will be provided. In the booster-session, the couple will assess how they have been adjusting in their intimate relationship and any positive changes that have occurred will be accentuated.

Females (hetrosexual, homosexual) and their partners.

Development of Therapeutic Conversations With Females Diagnosed With Cancer and Their Partners

Development of Therapeutic Conversations With Females Diagnosed With Cancer and Their Partners: Evaluation of Effectiveness in Adjustment of Sexuality and Intimacy

This questionnaire is a survivor self-report that screens for sexual concerns after cancer.

This 30-item questionnaire was developed for diagnosis and evaluation in conjoint marital therapy.

The instrument measures changes in facilitating or constraining beliefs through Therapeutic conversation intervention (TCI).

he instrument measures changes in facilitating or constraining beliefs through Therapeutic conversation intervention (TCI).

Illness Intrusiveness Rating Scale (IIRS) measures the extent to which disease and/or its treatment interferes with lifestyles, activities and interests.

Landspitali University Hospital

Erla Kolbrún Svavarsdóttir

Professor

Neoplasms

Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases

All Conditions

Breast Neoplasms

Breast Diseases

Skin Diseases

Couples in the intervention group attends six to eight couple-sessions performed by a psychologist.

Psychological intervention

Dorte G Hansen, PhD

Mariët Hagedoorn, Professor

Christoffer Johansen, Professor

Henrik Flyger, MD, Ph. D

This study evaluates the effect of a psychological intervention to breast cancer patients and their partners compared to a control group receiving usual care

The intervention intends to improving the patient and partners well-being, quality of life and their relationship adjustment.

The couples in the intervention group participates i six to eight couple sessions. The sessions is conducted by an experienced psychologist and takes place one to five months after the patients cancer diagnosis. The control group receives usual care.

The framework of the intervention is attachment theory and the psychologists support and advise the couples in talking candidly about their feelings regarding their new life situation with cancer. The psychologist focus on the couples ability to feel comfortable and safe in each others presence.

Hand in Hand. Psychological Support and Counseling to Breast Cancer Patients and Their Partners

Hand in Hand. Psychological Intervention for Breast Cancer Patients and Their Partners. A Randomised, Controlled Trial.

IES assesses traumatic reactions to the breast cancer diagnosis. Assessed by both patients and partners

Assesses feelings of anxiety and depressive symptoms. Assessed by both patients and partners.

Assesses mood changes. Assessed by both patients and partners

Assesses relationship functioning and marital satisfaction. Assesed by both patients and partners

RQ provides a profile of an individual's attachment feelings and behaviour. Assessed by both patients and partners

Assesses health-related quality of life with additional questions for women dignosed with breast cancer.

Assesses health-related quality of life. Assessed by partners

Assesses individual fellings of fatigue. Assessed by the patients

Assesses positive changes in individuals experiencing traumatic life events. Assessed by both patients and partners

Assesses health-related quality of life. Assessed by both patients and partners

Odense University Hospital

Ringsted Hospital

University of Copenhagen

Region of Southern Denmark

Danish Cancer Society

University of Southern Denmark

MPH, Ph.D. student

Behaviors and Mental Disorders

Digestive System Diseases

Anxiety Disorders

Colorectal Neoplasms

Intestinal Neoplasms

Gastrointestinal Neoplasms

Digestive System Neoplasms

Gastrointestinal Diseases

Colonic Diseases

Intestinal Diseases

Rectal Diseases

Patients with colorectal cancer are included

Partners of patients with colorectal cancer are included

B.L. den Oudsten, PhD

J.A. Roukema, MD, PhD

J. de Vries, PhD

In this project the main focus is on assessing sexual functioning and the quality of sexual life after the treatment of colorectal cancer in patients and their partners.

Patients and their partners complete questionnaires concerning sexual functioning, quality of life, body image, fatigue, anxiety, depressive symptoms, personality factors, and demographic factors. Questionnaires are completed before surgical treatment, 6 weeks, 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months after diagnosis.

The results of this prospective study will give insight in 1) the incidence of sexual problems and the extent patients with colorectal cancer and their partners are bothered by these problems across time, 2) the effect of different treatment modalities on sexual functioning, 3) the relation between sexual problems and quality of life, 4) the determinants of sexual problems and the quality of sexual life adopting the biopsychosocial approach of patients with colorectal cancer who have been treated with surgery, radiation and/or chemotherapy, and more specifically to the role of personality and patient factors and sexual functioning/the quality of sexual life.

Study title	NCT ID	Conditions	Interventions	Eligibility	Organization
Development of Therapeutic Conversations With Females Diagnosed With Cancer and Their Partners	NCT03936400	Cancer	Couple-based in...	18 Years -	University of Iceland
Hand in Hand. Psychological Support and Counseling to Breast Cancer Patients and Their Partners	NCT01368380	Breast Cancer	Psychological i...	18 Years -	University of Southern Denmark
Sexual Dysfunction and the Quality of Sexual Life in Patients With Colorectal Cancer and Their Partners.	NCT01234246	Colorectal Canc...		18 Years - 75 Years	Tilburg University

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