Assessing the quality of life in patients with desmoid tumors
Burden of Disease and Living Situation in Desmoid Patients
This study is trying to understand how living with desmoid tumors affects the quality of life for patients by gathering their feedback and medical information.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Technische Universität Dresden Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Dresden, Saxony) |
| Trial ID | NCT06258421 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to evaluate the quality of life and living situations of patients diagnosed with desmoid tumors. It will involve a cross-sectional survey where prevalent and incident desmoid patients will be identified and assessed for eligibility at the University Hospital Mannheim. Participants will complete written questionnaires to provide patient-reported data, while medical data will be gathered from their clinical records. The study intends to include 100 patients and will utilize descriptive analyses and regression models for statistical evaluation.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 and older who have been diagnosed with desmoid tumors at any stage.
Not a fit: Patients who are unable to complete structured questionnaires due to language barriers or cognitive impairments may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide valuable insights into the quality of life challenges faced by desmoid tumor patients, potentially guiding future support and treatment strategies.
How similar studies have performed: While this study focuses on quality of life in desmoid patients, similar observational studies have successfully highlighted unmet needs and quality of life issues in other cancer populations.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Desmoid diagnosis (primary neoplasia, all stages) * Age ≥18 years at diagnosis Exclusion Criteria: * Inability to complete a structured questionnaire (insufficient language skills; dementia)
Where this trial is running
Dresden, Saxony
- Universitätsklinikum Carl-Gustav-Carus Dresden — Dresden, Saxony, Germany (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Martin Eichler, Dr., M.Sc. / PHD — Universitätsklinikum Carl-Gustav-Carus Dresden
- Study coordinator: Rebekka Hoffmann, M.Sc. Psychology
- Email: rebekka.hoffmann@ukdd.de
- Phone: +4935145813546
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.