Effect of Treatment on Work Experience in Patients With Stage I-III Prostate Cancer (NCT03963739) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Effect of Treatment on Work Experience in Patients With Stage I-III Prostate Cancer
United States, Guam255 participantsStarted 2019-07-19
Plain-language summary
The objective of this study is to examine how adenocarcinoma of the prostate treatment differentially affects African American men's ability to work and to describe and compare changes in work ability (as measured through self-reported global work ability item) reported by African American and white adenocarcinoma of the prostate survivors before treatment and 6 months after treatment completion.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
MALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Male diagnosed with adenocarcinoma of the prostate, stage I, II, or III. Patient may have already received hormonal therapy or expect to receive hormonal therapy as treatment for adenocarcinoma of the prostate
* Scheduled to undergo prostatectomy or initiate radiation for primary curative treatment of adenocarcinoma of the prostate within 90 days of enrollment
* Self-identify as African American/black, non-Hispanic OR white, non-Hispanic; Participants are considered African American for recruitment purposes if they (1) identify solely as African American for race OR (2) identify as African American and white for race, but do not identify as also being of another race. Participants are considered white for recruitment purposes if they select white and no other race. (These identities are based on participant self-report during the screening process.)
* Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) score = 0 or 1
* Worked within the past 14 days prior to screening (no minimum number of hours required) OR (a) worked at some point between March 1, 2020 - March 14, 2020 and (b) subsequently lost job involuntarily due to COVID-19.
* Intends to be working 6 months from screening (if opportunity to work is available pending the COVID-19 pandemic considerations)
* Patient is willing to provide answers on the patient eligibility questionnaire regarding household income
* Age at time of screening is \> or = 18
* Can speak and understand spoken English
* Ability to und…
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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?
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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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Change in work ability measured by Global Work Ability
Timeframe: Baseline up to 6 months after treatment completion