Internet-based Support for Adjustment to Prostate Cancer (ISAC) - A Randomized Controlled Trial of ICBT for Distress Related to Prostate Cancer
The study aims to study the efficacy of internet-based cognitive behavior therapy (ICBT) in reducing subjective distress and comorbid psychiatric symptoms in men diagnosed with prostate cancer. Participants who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer and are currently not undergoing or scheduled to undergo medical treatment will be recruited. Once recruited, they will be randomized to receive either a tailored, eight-week long ICBT intervention or an attention control group. Both group receive weekly support by a trained therapist.
• Subjectively reported psychological symptoms and problems that have come about after a prostate cancer diagnosis.
• A sum score above 19 on the primary outcome measure (Kessler-10).
• An age of 18 or older.
• Ability to speak, read, and write Swedish.
• Access to a computer/laptop/tablet/smartphone and internet access.
• Sufficient computer profiency to be able to use the treatment platform.