Validation of the Short Form of the "Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Treatment Constraints Assessment" Questionnaire
This study is developing a shorter version of a questionnaire called LUTS-TCA. This questionnaire helps understand how treatments for bladder and bowel problems affect people with nerve conditions. Historically, medical questionnaires have focused on how well treatments work or improving quality of life. However, this new questionnaire looks specifically at the challenges and negative effects of treatments, which haven't always been considered. By making a shorter, clearer version, the researchers hope it will be easier for patients, especially those who often feel very tired, to complete. This will help doctors better understand the full impact of treatments and improve care.
At a glance
What is this study about?
Imagine you have a bladder or bowel problem because of a nerve condition. Doctors often use questionnaires to see if your treatments are helping. These questionnaires usually ask about things like if you feel better or if your quality of life has improved. But sometimes, they don't capture everything, like how difficult the treatment is to manage, or any unwelcome side effects you might be experiencing. This study is trying to change that.
The researchers have already created a detailed questionnaire, called the LUTS-TCA, to specifically ask about the 'constraints' or challenges of treatment. Now, they want to make a shorter, simpler version. This new, shorter questionnaire will be much quicker and easier to fill out, which is especially helpful for people who might feel very tired due to their condition. It will also be organised into categories like physical, social, psychological, and how the healthcare system might affect you, making it clearer to understand the full picture of your treatment experience.
The main goal is to give patients a better way to share how their treatments are really impacting their daily lives. By using this simpler questionnaire, doctors will get a clearer and more complete understanding of whether treatments are truly working well for you, not just medically, but in terms of your overall well-being. This will help them make better decisions about care and ensure that your voice is heard.
Key takeaways
- This study helps create a simpler questionnaire for bladder/bowel issues.
- It focuses on how treatments affect daily life, including challenges.
- Participation involves filling out questionnaires at one visit and again 2 weeks later.
- It aims to improve how doctors understand patients' full treatment experience.
- You must be an adult with a nerve condition affecting bladder/bowel, treated for 3+ months.
- Your treatment will not change if you participate.
Who may be eligible?
To be part of this study, you need to be an adult, aged 18 or older. You must have a nerve-related condition that affects your bladder or bowels and be receiving treatment for it. This treatment should have been ongoing for at least three months, and you shouldn't be planning to change it during the study period.
It's also important that you can understand, read, and write in French, as the questionnaires are in French. If you're under 18, have stopped your urinary treatment, have significant memory or thinking problems, or don't speak French, then you wouldn't be able to join this study.
Finally, if you've previously said you don't want to take part in research or have asked for your information not to be used for research, then this study wouldn't be suitable for you.
Could this study suit you?
Answer these quick questions to see if you may be eligible. This is a guide only — the research team makes the final call.
- Are you 18 years old or older?
- Do you have a nerve condition affecting your bladder or bowels?
- Have you been on your current urinary treatment for at least 3 months and won't change it soon?
- Can you read, write, and understand French?
- Do you feel comfortable taking part in research?
What does participation involve?
If you decide to take part, your involvement will happen in two main stages. The first stage will be during one of your regular appointments. At this visit, you'll be asked to fill out three sets of questionnaires. These include the new, shorter version of the LUTS-TCA questionnaire, the original, longer version of the LUTS-TCA (which has 22 questions), and a final short questionnaire with two questions.
The second stage will happen about two weeks after your appointment. At this point, you'll be asked to complete the short version of the LUTS-TCA questionnaire again. You'll be given this questionnaire at your first appointment, along with a stamped envelope, so you can fill it out at home and simply post it back. The entire study participation involves completing these questionnaires over a two-week period.
Potential risks and benefits
Locations (2)
- La pitié salpêtrièreVerified postcodeParis, France· Recruiting
- Casanova HospitalVerified postcodeSaint-Denis, France· Not yet recruiting
Common questions
What kind of bladder and bowel problems are included?
This study is for problems with bladder and bowel control that are caused by nerve conditions, such as those from a neurological illness.
What does 'treatment constraints' mean?
It refers to the difficulties, challenges, or negative impacts that your medical treatments might have on your daily life, beyond just their effectiveness.
Will my treatment change if I join the study?
No, your treatment will not be changed as part of this study. You must have been on your current treatment for at least three months and not expect it to change during the study.
How long will I need to be in the study?
Your participation involves completing questionnaires over a two-week period, with one visit and one at-home questionnaire.
Is my information kept private?
Yes, all your responses will be kept confidential and used only for research purposes, with your identity protected.
How to find out more
Always speak to your GP or specialist before deciding to take part in a study.
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