Occupational Situation and Return to Work of Urological Patients (NCT07088536) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Occupational Situation and Return to Work of Urological Patients
Poland2,000 participantsStarted 2025-07-21
Plain-language summary
This study will examine the work status of all adult patients admitted over a 6-month period to the University Hospital in Kraków, Poland, for treatment of urological diseases. All admitted patients will be surveyed about their job situation. Patients who are occupationally active and undergoing major oncological surgeries (such as radical cystectomy, prostatectomy, or nephrectomy) or procedures for urinary tract stones will also complete a quality-of-life questionnaire and be followed up by phone at 3 and 6 months. The goal is to learn how treatment affects patients' ability to return to work and their well-being, to help guide support and rehabilitation strategies.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Adult patients (≥18 years) admitted to the Department of Urology and Oncological Urology, University Hospital in Kraków, during the 6-month study period.
. For the prospective follow-up cohort:
. Occupationally active (employed) at baseline.
. Undergoing major uro-oncological surgery (e.g., radical cystectomy, radical prostatectomy, nephrectomy) or a procedure for urinary tract stones (e.g., ureterorenoscopy, percutaneous nephrolithotripsy).
. Able and willing to provide written informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
. Patients unwilling or unable to provide informed consent.
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
1
Occupational Status of Patients With Urological Diseases
Timeframe: At hospital admission (baseline), and at 3 and 6 months for the prospective cohort
2
Return to Work Rate in Occupationally Active Patients Undergoing Major Uro-Oncological Surgeries
Timeframe: 3 months and 6 months after surgery
3
Return to Work Rate in Occupationally Active Patients Undergoing Procedures for Urinary Tract Stones
. Patients who are unemployed or retired at baseline (excluded from the prospective follow-up cohort but included in the baseline cross-sectional survey).
. Patients not undergoing major uro-oncological surgery or urinary tract stone procedures (for the prospective follow-up cohort).