Improving communication about sexual health for prostate cancer patients
Official title: Adaptation and Testing of an Evidence-Based Sexual Health Communication Skills Training Intervention for Patients with Prostate Cancer
Funded at New York University School of Medicine · NIH-10949827 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping men with prostate cancer feel more comfortable talking to their doctors about sexual health issues, so they can get the support and treatments they need to improve their quality of life.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | New York University School of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | September 3, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $182,236 |
| NIH project number | 1K08CA293275-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10949827 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are men diagnosed with prostate cancer who are experiencing sexual dysfunction.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not diagnosed with prostate cancer or those who do not experience sexual dysfunction may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing communication skills related to sexual health for patients with prostate cancer. It aims to address the significant barriers that prevent patients from discussing sexual dysfunction with their healthcare providers, which can lead to a decline in quality of life. The intervention, called Starting the Conversation (STC), is based on previous successful training for breast cancer patients and will be adapted for prostate cancer patients. By improving these communication skills, the research seeks to empower patients to engage in meaningful discussions about their sexual health and access appropriate therapies.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the sexual health and overall quality of life for prostate cancer patients.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success with similar communication skills training interventions in other cancer populations, indicating potential for effectiveness in this context.
Where this research is happening
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New York University School of Medicine
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Gupta, Natasha — New York University School of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Gupta, Natasha
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.