Art therapy for body image and mood after prostate cancer treatment
Part of Cancer, Kidney & urinary, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests if creative arts therapy can help improve body image, self-esteem, and reduce anxiety and depression in men who have finished treatment for localized prostate cancer. You would attend art therapy sessions and share your experiences.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older and have been diagnosed with localized prostate cancer (any stage).
- You are not currently receiving chemotherapy, radiation, or surgery, and have completed treatment more than one year ago.
- You are being followed by the urology or surgery team at the Chinese University of Hong Kong.
- You can read Chinese and speak Cantonese.
- You are physically able to attend and take part in art therapy sessions.
- You do not have a history of stroke, severe depression, or dementia that would interfere with participation.
- You have not participated in other art therapy programs before.
- You are able to hold a pen and sign a consent form.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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