Erectile Dysfunction, Hematuria, Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological, Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological, Urinary Bladder Neoplasms
Conditions
Brief summary
The purpose of the study is to investigate sexual function in patients suspected of non muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC). The investigators hypothesis is that reduced sexual function is underdiagnosed in patients with non-muscle invasive bladder cancer and that active examination and treatment may worsen the sexual function.
Interventions
OTHEREORTC QLQ-C30 and EORTC BLS-24 questionnaire
Questionnaires answered at baseline and 4 months follow up.
Sponsors
Herlev Hospital
Study design
Observational model
CASE_CONTROL
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
40 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Patients with primary hematuria, both gross and microscopic * Men and women older or equal to 40 years of age * Signed informed consent statement
Exclusion criteria
* Men and women younger than 40 years of age * Patients with recurrent hematuria and known causative disease * Already known urogenital cancer * Previous massive pelvic surgery or pelvic radiotherapy * TUR-P within the last 2 months * Participants diagnosed with tumors originating from the ureters, renal pelvis and kidney, and bladder tumors at T stage more than or equal to T1b.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Change in sexual function | 4 months | Change in sexual function measured by the EORTC QLQ-BLS24 sexual functioning questions |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Change in erectile function | 4 months | Change in erectile function measured by the Erection Hardness Scale |
Countries
Denmark
Outcome results
None listed