Health-related Quality of Life in General Slovenian Population

March 23, 2012 updated by: Institute of Oncology Ljubljana

Health-related Quality of Life in General Slovenian Poplation Assessed by the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) Core Quality-of-Life Questionnaire QLQ-C30

The purpose of the study is to obtain reference data on health-related quality of life for the functional and symptom scales and single items of the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer Core Quality-of-Life Questionnaire (EORTC QLQ C30) in a representative sample of Slovenian general population.

Study Overview

Status

Unknown

Conditions

Detailed Description

A sample of at least 600 people from the Slovenian population, randomly selected, age 18 years and more, representing geografic diversity, will take part in this postal survey. The EORTC QLQ C30 and a questionnaire about demografic data will be send by mail. This is the first study to obtain reference data from the EORTC QLQ C30 in a sample from the general Slovenian population. The results will serve as guidelines for interpreting health-related quality-of-life of different groups of patients.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Anticipated)

600

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Contact

Study Contact Backup

Study Locations

  • Slovenia
      • Ljubljana, Slovenia, 1000
        • Recruiting
        • Institute of Oncology
        • Contact:
        • Contact:
        • Principal Investigator:
          • Vaneja Velenik, PhD, MD
        • Sub-Investigator:
          • Vesna Zadnik, PhD,MD
        • Sub-Investigator:
          • Danijela Strbac, MD

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 90 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Probability Sample

Study Population

sample from general Slovenian population

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • age 18 y and more

Exclusion Criteria:

  • serious comorbidity
  • previously treated for cancer

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Observational Models: Cohort
  • Time Perspectives: Prospective

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
general population
a representative sample from general Slovenian population

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Institute of Oncology Ljubljana

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Vaneja Velenik, PhD, MD, Institute of Oncology Ljubljana Slovenia

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

December 1, 2010

Primary Completion (Anticipated)

September 1, 2012

Study Completion (Anticipated)

September 1, 2012

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

January 1, 2011

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

January 3, 2011

First Posted (Estimate)

January 4, 2011

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

March 26, 2012

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

March 23, 2012

Last Verified

March 1, 2012

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 134/09/09

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