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A study looking at the experiences of men who have had prostate, testicular or penile cancer
Please note - this trial is no longer recruiting patients. We hope to add results when they are available.
Cancer type:
Penile cancer
Prostate cancer
Testicular cancer
Status:
Closed
Phase:
Other
This is a study to learn more about how certain male cancers affect men’s relationships, and how they and their partners cope.
Researchers want to learn more about the challenges men face when they have prostate, testicular or penile cancer. They want to find out how their relationships change and how couples adjust.
In this study, they will talk to men who have had cancer treatment and to their partners. They hope the information they collect will help to improve support services for men in the future.
The aims of the study are to
- Learn more about couples’ experiences and how they have coped
- See if there are different challenges and ways of coping depending on the type of cancer men have
Who can enter
You may be able to take part in this study if you have been having treatment for prostate, testicular or penile cancer at Morriston Hospital in Swansea or University of Wales Hospital, Cardiff. The researchers may ask to join the study if
- It is at least 18 months since you had surgery
- You are at least 18 years old
Trial design
The study team want to talk to 15 men who are in relationships. They also want to talk to 15 partners.
If you agree to take part, you will have an interview with a researcher. They will ask about your experiences and how you coped.
With your permission, they will make an audio recording of the interview. All the information you give is 
. It will not be possible to identify you in any results from the study.
The researchers may use some quotes on a website to help other people. If they use any quotes, they are re-recorded by another person who won’t know who said the original words. This means nobody will know the words are yours and nobody will hear your voice.
Hospital visits
The study team will arrange the interview at a time and place that is convenient for you. They expect it to take between half an hour and an hour.
Side effects
You may find talking about your experiences upsetting, You can stop the interview at any time. The study team will give you details of support services that can help you.
Recruitment start:
Recruitment end:
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Chief Investigator
Professor Kate Bullen
Supported by
Aberystwyth University
Morriston Hospital
NIHR Clinical Research Network: Cancer
Tenovus
University of Wales Hospital Cardiff
Freephone 0808 800 4040
Last review date
CRUK internal database number:
Oracle 11225
Please note - unless we state otherwise in the summary, you need to talk to your doctor about joining a trial.
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