A mobile tool to help patients with urothelial carcinoma assess their quality of life
Official title: 'UROLIFE': a Patient-Directed Mobile Tool to Streamline the QoL Assessment and Monitoring in Urothelial Carcinoma
Run by IRCCS San Raffaele · NCT06982794 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new mobile app to help patients with urothelial carcinoma track their quality of life and make better decisions about their treatment.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | IRCCS San Raffaele Academic / other |
| Drugs / interventions | chemotherapy |
| Locations | 1 site (Milan, Italy) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | June 30, 2025 |
| Main results expected | September 30, 2025 |
| Study ends | October 31, 2025 |
| Registry record updated | May 21, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06982794 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 and older with a histological diagnosis of urothelial carcinoma who are candidates for systemic treatment.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who do not possess a mobile device or are unwilling to provide informed consent may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to gather insights from patients diagnosed with urothelial carcinoma to inform the development of a web app designed to enhance their quality of life assessment and monitoring. Participants, who are candidates for systemic treatments or already undergoing treatment, will complete questionnaires to identify useful content and tools for the app. The goal is to empower patients by improving their understanding of urothelial carcinoma and its treatment options, ultimately facilitating better decision-making. The study focuses on patient-directed input to ensure the app meets their needs effectively.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this initiative could significantly enhance the quality of life for patients with urothelial carcinoma by providing tailored educational resources and monitoring tools.
How similar studies have gone: While there have been various studies focusing on patient education and quality of life in cancer care, this specific approach using a mobile tool for urothelial carcinoma is relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * histological diagnosis of urothelial carcinoma; * ≥ 18 years old, * candidate for systemic treatment with chemotherapy, immune-checkpoint inhibitors, antibody-drug conjugates, or target therapy (patients can be enrolled also if the treatment has started), * possession of a mobile device (e.g., smartphone or personal computer) with the physical and psychological ability to use mobile devices, * understanding and speaking the Italian language, * ability to sign an informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * not possession of a mobile device, * unwillingness to give informed consent.
Where it's running
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IRCCS San Raffaele
Milan, Italy, Italy Recruiting
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.