Quality of Life in Patients With Bladder Cancer (NCT00553215) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Quality of Life in Patients With Bladder Cancer
United Kingdom2,700 participantsStarted 2005-12
Plain-language summary
RATIONALE: Studying quality of life in patients with bladder cancer may help determine the long-term effects of bladder cancer and may help improve the quality of life for patients in the future.
PURPOSE: This clinical trial is studying quality of life in patients with bladder cancer.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
DISEASE CHARACTERISTICS:
Inclusion criteria:
* Enrolled on parent protocol CRUK-BCPP-2005-01
* Bladder lesion with cystoscopic characteristics compatible with urothelial cancer or transitional cell carcinoma meeting 1 of the following criteria:
* Non-muscle-invasive tumor
* Muscle-invasive tumor
* Solitary G1 pTa tumor
Exclusion criteria:
* Previous diagnosis of cancer of the urethra, bladder, ureter, or renal pelvis within the 10 years prior to current diagnosis
PATIENT CHARACTERISTICS:
Inclusion criteria:
* Fit for cystoscopy and surgical biopsy/resection
Exclusion criteria:
* HIV infection
* Any condition that, in the opinion of the local investigator, might interfere with the safety of the patient or evaluation of the study objectives
PRIOR CONCURRENT THERAPY:
* Not specified
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Quality of life as measured by EORTC QLQ-C30, QLQ-BLS24, and QLQ-BLM30 questionnaires