Exploring how self-disclosure and social support affect reproductive concerns in young male cancer survivors
How Self-disclosure Influences Reproductive Concerns Among Young Male Cancer Patients? The Mediating Role of Perceived Social Support
This study looks at how talking about their feelings and getting support from others affects the worries about having children that young men who survived cancer have.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 200 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 39 Years |
| Sex | Male |
| Sponsor | The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Taiyuan, Shanxi) |
| Trial ID | NCT05914181 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study investigates the relationship between self-disclosure, perceived social support, and reproductive concerns among young male cancer survivors. Participants, aged 18-40 and diagnosed with cancer for over a year, are recruited from oncology units in two hospitals in Shanxi, China. Data is collected through self-report questionnaires that assess demographic information, disease-related characteristics, and the key variables of interest. The study aims to understand how these factors interact and influence the reproductive concerns of this population.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are male cancer survivors aged 18-40 who have been diagnosed for at least one year.
Not a fit: Patients with serious primary diseases or a history of mental illness or cognitive impairment may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide insights that help improve psychological support and reproductive health resources for young male cancer survivors.
How similar studies have performed: While there may be studies exploring aspects of social support and reproductive concerns, this specific focus on young male cancer survivors is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria : ① male; ② Age 18-40 years old; ③ Diagnosed with cancer for 1 year or more; ④ Know the disease; ⑤ Clear mind, able to understand and cooperate with the investigation; ⑥ Sign informed consent to participate in the study voluntarily. Exclusion criteria: ① There were serious primary diseases of liver, kidney, hematopoietic, and serious organ failure; ② He has a history of mental illness, personality disorder, cognitive impairment, and organic brain disease.
Where this trial is running
Taiyuan, Shanxi
- Shanxi Bethune Hospital — Taiyuan, Shanxi, China (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Xingyu Chen, Master
- Email: 18404998524@163.com
- Phone: 18862323110
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.