A survey of prostate cancer patients' perspectives on bone health
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Exploring the perspectives on bone health among patients with prostate cancer: a survey in general practices
IRAS ID
325861
Contact name
Qizhi Huang
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
University of Sheffield
Clinicaltrials.gov Identifier
X/014002-26, NIHR pump priming award for clinical lecturer from the University of Sheffield; CL-2021-04-006, NIHR clinical lecture award
Duration of Study in the UK
0 years, 5 months, 31 days
Research summary
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men in the UK. Studies have shown that patients with prostate cancer can have increased risk of osteoporosis (a condition causing weak bones). This is because of their age, cancer, and some cancer treatment, such as hormone treatment. Weak bones can cause fractures (broken bones) resulting in severe pain, reduced mobility, loss of independence, loss of confidence and even loss of life.
There are effective ways to protect bones such as lifestyle change: smoking cessation limited alcohol, regular exercises, taking adequate vitamin D and calcium, and taking medicine to protect bone if needed. However, lots of men are not aware of bone health care and don't participate in healthy bone activities, putting them under the risks of breaking bones. As prostate cancer patients live longer, it is important to prevent fractures and keep them as healthy as possible. There is an urgent need to raise the awareness of bone health and provide more information to our patients.
The aim of this survey study is to understand patients’ current knowledge and views about bone health. It will provide useful information in helping us develop resources for them that meet their needs.
We will contact patients with prostate cancer from their registered general practices in Sheffield. We will post them the survey together with other information about the study. Patients will have plenty of time to decide if they would like to take the survey. They can also contact our study team for any questions. They can complete the survey either online or in paper. It takes about 15 minutes to complete. By the end of the study, we will send the result to the practices. Participants can get the result when they ask.REC name
Wales REC 4
REC reference
24/WA/0191
Date of REC Opinion
19 Jun 2024
REC opinion
Favourable Opinion