Colon Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Rectal Cancer
Conditions
Keywords
Quality of Life, Cancer Survivors, Late Adverse Effects
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to identify late adverse effects in colorectal cancer patients that may influence quality of life at 6, 12, and 24 months after oncological treatment. The study aims to assess quality of life in colorectal cancer survivors in relation to psycho-physical-social well-being at different time points and to evaluate the prevalence of late adverse effects and their association with diagnosis and specific oncological treatment.
Detailed description
The purpose of this study is to identify late adverse effects in patients with colorectal cancer that may influence quality of life at 6, 12, and 24 months after oncological treatment. The study will assess quality of life in colorectal cancer patients in relation to psycho-physical-social well-being at different time points. In addition, the study will identify and evaluate the prevalence of late adverse effects and analyze their association with diagnosis and specific oncological treatment.
Interventions
Quality of life assessment using questionnaires at 6, 12, and 24 months after oncological treatment.
Sponsors
Study design
Intervention model description
Single-group study evaluating quality of life and late adverse effects in colorectal cancer patients at 6, 12, and 24 months after oncological treatment.
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Patients with colorectal cancer (colon or rectal cancer) * Age 25 to 65 years * First oncological treatment performed at the Institute of Oncology Ljubljana * Working-capable patients * Ability to complete questionnaires * Ability to provide written informed consent
Exclusion criteria
* Age \< 25 years or \> 65 years * Patients unable to complete questionnaires * Patients unable to participate in follow-up assessments * Patients who do not provide written informed consent
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Quality of Life Score (EORTC QLQ-C30 Global Health Status/QoL Scale) | 6, 12, and 24 months after oncological treatment | Quality of life will be assessed using the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire Core 30 (EORTC QLQ-C30), specifically the Global Health Status/Quality of Life scale (items 29 and 30). Scores will be linearly transformed to a 0 to 100 scale. Higher scores indicate better quality of life. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Colorectal Cancer-Specific Quality of Life (EORTC QLQ-CR29) | 6, 12, and 24 months after oncological treatment | Colorectal cancer-specific quality of life will be assessed using the EORTC QLQ-CR29 questionnaire. Scores will be linearly transformed to a 0 to 100 scale. Higher scores indicate better functioning for functional scales and worse symptoms for symptom scales. |
Countries
Slovenia