Assessing quality of life and function in patients after pelvic tumor surgery

Is this trial a fit for you?

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 focuses on evaluating the functional outcomes of patients who have undergone hemipelvectomy, either internal with or without reconstruction or external, due to pelvic tumors. The study aims to assess various factors influencing these outcomes, including sexual and urinary function, through physical performance assessments and quality of life questionnaires. Patients will be evaluated pre-surgery, at 6 weeks post-surgery, and then every 3 months for up to 12 months, with annual assessments for up to 10 years. The goal is to gather comprehensive data that may inform future surgical approaches and improve patient quality of life.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients within the institution who have undergone or will undergo a hemipelvectomy

Exclusion Criteria:

\- None

Where it's running

• M D Anderson Cancer Center
  Houston, Texas, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Valerae O Lewis — M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
• Study coordinator: Valerae O Lewis
• Email: volewis@mdanderson.org
• Phone: 713-792-5073

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.