Acceptance-Based Treatment for Prostate Cancer Distress
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Prostate Cancer |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Oncology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | Any |
| Updated: | 11/18/2012 |
| Start Date: | March 2011 |
| End Date: | August 2012 |
| Contact: | Niloofar Afari, PhD |
| Email: | nafari@ucsd.edu |
| Phone: | 858-534-2670 |
Pilot Study of an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Workshop for Distress and Decision Making in Early Stage Prostate Cancer in Veterans
Prostate cancer (PCa) is the most common type of cancer in men and the second leading cause
of death in American men. Those diagnosed with localized prostate cancer encounter three
sources of psychological distress: 1) diagnosis itself, 2) treatment decision making, and 3)
the often life-altering side effects of treatment. In addition, patients who choose to
undergo active surveillance which focuses on monitoring cancer in lieu of treatment,
experience distress related to living with cancer. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
is an established psychosocial intervention that has been used extensively for mental health
treatment and has shown benefits for various chronic conditions. ACT is a behavioral
intervention that focuses on tolerating distress and improving function. This pilot study is
designed to test the feasibility of ACT for distress reduction and improved quality of life
in patients recently diagnosed with early-stage, localized PCa.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Localized prostate cancer in Stages I or II
- Ability to give informed consent
- Age 18 to 80 years old
- Willingness to come in for a day long intervention
Exclusion Criteria:
- Acute psychosis
- Suicidal ideation
- Homicidal ideation
- Active substance abuse
- Dementia
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