Mental health outcomes in prostate cancer survivors and their partners

Long-Term Mental Health Outcomes in Prostate Cancer Survivors and Their Partners

NIH-funded research University of Texas Hlth Sci Ctr Houston · NIH-11012367

This study is looking at how surviving prostate cancer affects the mental health of men and their partners over time, to help find ways to support them better.

Quick facts

Grant typeR01 grant
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionUniversity of Texas Hlth Sci Ctr Houston NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Houston, United States)
Project IDNIH-11012367 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This research investigates the long-term mental health effects experienced by men who survive prostate cancer and their partners. It aims to understand how the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer impact mental well-being over time. By utilizing a large national cohort, the study will gather comprehensive data from various healthcare settings, ensuring a thorough analysis of mental health outcomes. The goal is to identify the prevalence of mental disorders and the need for early interventions to improve quality of life for both survivors and their partners.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include men diagnosed with prostate cancer and their partners, particularly those who have undergone treatment.

Not a fit: Patients who have not been diagnosed with prostate cancer or do not have partners may not receive benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved mental health support and interventions for prostate cancer survivors and their partners.

How similar studies have performed: While there have been limited studies on mental health outcomes in prostate cancer survivors, this research aims to fill significant gaps and is considered novel in its comprehensive approach.

Where this research is happening

Houston, United States

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
Conditions alcohol use disorderanti-cancer therapycancer diagnosisCancer Patientcancer survival
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