Observing quality of life in patients after bladder cancer surgery
Official title: Bladder Archive: Observational Study on the Quality of Life and Pathological State in Patients Who Underwent Radical Cystectomy
Run by IRCCS San Raffaele · NCT06170177 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how bladder cancer surgery affects the quality of life for patients over about 10 years by checking in with them each year.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 4000 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | IRCCS San Raffaele Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Milan, MI) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | February 4, 2013 |
| Main results expected | February 2063 |
| Study ends | February 2063 |
| Registry record updated | December 14, 2023 |
| Trial ID | NCT06170177 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are adults over 18 years old who have undergone radical cystectomy.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients under 18 years old or those unable to provide informed consent will 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 follows patients who have undergone radical cystectomy for muscle-invasive bladder carcinoma over a period of approximately 10 years. Participants will be contacted yearly to complete questionnaires regarding their quality of life and pathological state, with data collected adhering to strict privacy and good clinical practice standards. The study aims to gather comprehensive data on the pre-surgery symptoms, hospitalization details, and long-term outcomes of these patients.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide valuable insights into the long-term quality of life and health outcomes for patients after radical cystectomy.
How similar studies have gone: Other observational studies have successfully assessed quality of life in cancer patients, suggesting this approach is viable.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * subjects underwent radical cystectomy * \> 18 years old * Ability to read and sign the informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Age \<18 years * Inability to read and sign the informed consent
Where it's running
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IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele
Milan, Mi, Italy Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Francesco Montorsi, MD — IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele
- Study coordinator: Francesco Montorsi, MD
- Email: montorsi.francesco@hsr.it
- Phone: +390226437286
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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.