Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment for Perioperative Optimization in Cystectomy (NCT05679557) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment for Perioperative Optimization in Cystectomy
Denmark140 participantsStarted 2023-02-01
Plain-language summary
Patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer are often older and multimorbid, thus in an increased risk of perioperative mortality and morbidity in relation to radical cystectomy (RC). The aim of the study is to investigate the effect of perioperative Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) and tailored intervention in older, frail patients with bladder cancer undergoing RC.
Who can participate
Age range
65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer and scheduled radical cystectomy.
. Planned urinary diversion with an ileal conduit
. Age ≥ 65 years.
. Patients considered frail by G8 screening tool (total score ≤14).
Exclusion criteria
. Patients who refuse or are not able to provide informed consent.
. Patients who do not speak or understand Danish.
. Planned concomitant nephroureterectomy or other major surgical intervention at the same time as RC
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?
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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.