Plain-English translation of NCT07351461 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
Read our Prostate Cancer research guide →This research study wants to better understand the emotional and psychological stress that men experience when they choose active surveillance—a monitoring approach—for early-stage prostate cancer instead of having surgery or radiation. The study will also look at how this stress affects their partners. By learning more about these feelings, researchers hope to offer better emotional support to both patients and their families.
Many men with early prostate cancer choose to avoid surgery or radiation because of serious side effects like incontinence and erectile dysfunction. However, the waiting and regular testing involved in monitoring can cause significant anxiety and worry. Very little research has explored how this stress affects both patients and their partners together, so this study aims to fill that gap and improve the emotional support available.
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You and your partner would be asked to complete surveys and possibly participate in interviews or focus groups to share your experiences, feelings, and concerns about the monitoring process. The study combines questionnaires (quantitative data) and in-depth conversations (qualitative data) to capture both the measurable anxiety levels and the personal stories behind them. Your involvement would help researchers understand the full emotional picture and develop better support strategies for men in active surveillance and their families.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 6, 2026 · Not medical advice
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