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Observational Study on the Quality of Life of Patients Attending General Urology, Sexual Medicine, Reproductive Medicine, Uro-oncology, Neuro-urology, Functional Urology Clinics
Led by IRCCS San Raffaele · Updated on 2024-01-05
10000
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
1043 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
Researchers are conducting an observational study to understand the quality of life of patients visiting various urology-related clinics, including general urology, sexual medicine, reproductive medicine, functional urology, neuro-urology, and uro-oncology. The study aims to collect detailed clinical, psychological, and quality of life data from these patients to support future clinical research and improve patient care. This effort builds on years of research focused on both benign and cancerous urological conditions and their impact on patients' well-being. Patients attending these clinics will be observed over time through clinical investigations and questionnaires designed to assess their physical and psychological health. The study will collect information on sexual function, prostate health, psychological status, and other urological symptoms at baseline and up to six months. This observational approach does not involve any experimental treatments but gathers data to understand patients' conditions better and the effects on their quality of life. Participants will be asked to complete various assessments and questionnaires related to sexual function, prostate symptoms, urinary incontinence, and psychological state. Data will be gathered safely in a dedicated database for statistical analysis. The study will monitor outcomes such as erectile function, premature ejaculation, sexual distress, and overactive bladder symptoms. This follow-up will help identify factors influencing symptom persistence or improvement. Participants' involvement may last up to six months with regular evaluations, contributing to long-term research on urological health and quality of life.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Protocol N. 2014 - Observational Study on the Quality of Life of Outpatients
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Subjects attending general urology, sexual medicine, reproductive medicine, functional urology, neuro-urology, or uro-oncology clinics
- Subjects aged 18 years or older
- Signed informed consent obtained
You will not qualify if you...
- Subjects younger than 18 years
- Presence of mental or physical disability that prevents completion of questionnaires
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
Duration - Up to 6 months
Participants who attend general urology, sexual medicine, reproductive medicine, functional urology, neuro-urology, or uro-oncology clinics are observed over time. Clinical investigations and questionnaires are used to evaluate their psycho-physical conditions and quality of life related to their urological health.
Baseline visit and follow-up visits up to 6 months
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele
Milan, Lombardy, Italy, 20132
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Research Team
A
Andrea Salonia, MD
A
Alessia d'Arma, PhD
How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Masking
N/A
Allocation
N/A
Model
N/A
Primary Purpose
N/A
Number of Arms
1
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