Clinical trial Recruiting at 4 sites Observational Ages 18 and up Men only

Registry for prostate cancer and patient-reported outcomes

Official title: Promoting Quality of Care: a Prospective Cohort Study of Localized and Locally Advanced Prostate Cancer Patients

Run by Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven · NCT04694924 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing a new digital tool to help track how men with localized or locally advanced prostate cancer feel and respond to treatment over time.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexMen only
Enrollment5000 (estimated)
SponsorUniversitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven
Academic / other
Locations4 sites (Dendermonde, Oost-Vlaanderen and 3 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedOctober 1, 2020
Main results expectedOctober 2030
Study endsOctober 2030
Registry record updatedMay 22, 2024
Trial IDNCT04694924 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates include individuals with a confirmed diagnosis of localized or locally advanced prostate cancer who can communicate in Dutch, French, or English.

Probably not a fit

Patients with prior treatments for prostate malignancies or those unable to provide informed consent due to mental health issues 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 evaluates a digital solution integrated into electronic health records to systematically report clinical and patient-reported outcomes for patients diagnosed with localized or locally advanced prostate cancer. The study aims to enhance the understanding of patient experiences and treatment effects through structured data collection. Participants will be monitored under standard care protocols while contributing to a comprehensive registry that captures their health outcomes over time.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve the management and treatment of prostate cancer by providing valuable insights into patient experiences and outcomes.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies utilizing digital solutions for patient-reported outcomes have shown promise, indicating that this approach may yield valuable data.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Pathology confirmed diagnosis of localized or locally advanced prostate cancer
* Being able to speak, read and understand Dutch, French, or English
* Each patient (or their legally acceptable representative) must sign an informed consent form (ICF) indicating that he understands the purpose of, and is willing to participate in the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients with prior treatment for prostate malignancies will be excluded.
* Dementia, mental alteration, or psychiatric pathology that can compromise informed consent from the patient and/ or adherence to the protocol and the monitoring of the trial
* Patients who cannot submit themselves to following the protocol for psychological reasons, social, family, or geographical.
* Persons deprived of liberty or under guardianship

Where it's running

  • AZ Sint-Blasius
    Dendermonde, Oost-Vlaanderen, Belgium
    Recruiting
  • University Hospitals Leuven
    Leuven, Vlaams-Brabant, Belgium
    Recruiting
  • AZ Sint-Jan Brugge
    Bruges, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium
    Recruiting
  • AZ Groeninge Kortrijk
    Kortrijk, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium
    Recruiting

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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.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.