Quality of life in Black and Mixed-ethnicity men with prostate cancer
Uses questionnaires to learn how prostate cancer affects Black and Mixed-ethnicity men.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: The BALANCE Study: BlAck and Mixed Men's Lived Experience With Prostate cANCEr-Diversity in Prostate Cancer PROMS Study
Key facts
- Where
- Rotterdam, NetherlandsSee the site
Where in Netherlands
- The Erasmus MCRotterdam, NetherlandsTaking people
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- Institute of Cancer Research, United Kingdom
- Trial code
- NCT07529418
- Record updated
- 27 October 2026
- Original description
The BALANCE study is a prospective Patient Reported Outcomes Measures (PROMs) study developed to look at the quality of life (QoL) of patients diagnosed with prostate cancer (PCa) in communities underrepresented in research, especially Black men of African, and Caribbean ancestry as well as men of Mixed ethnicity. This study will also investigate various PCa treatment types and their mental health impact on patients. There is a lack of research on PROMs in diverse populations. Collecting PROMs specifically from Black men and individuals with prostates who are receiving/have received treatment for PCa is essential for understanding their unique post-treatment experiences. The insights are vital to addressing documented disparities, tailoring supportive care and ultimately providing equitable health outcomes.Read full original descriptionShow less
BlAck and Mixed Men's Lived Experience With Prostate cANCEr - Diversity in Prostate Cancer PROMS Study
The BALANCE study is a prospective Patient Reported Outcomes Measures (PROMs) study developed to look at the quality of life (QoL) of patients diagnosed with prostate cancer (PCa) in communities underrepresented in research, especially Black men of African, and Caribbean ancestry as well as men of Mixed ethnicity. This study will also investigate various PCa treatment types and their mental health impact on patients. There is a lack of research on PROMs in diverse populations. Collecting PROMs specifically from Black men and individuals with prostates who are receiving/have received treatment for PCa is essential for understanding their unique post-treatment experiences. The insights are vital to addressing documented disparities, tailoring supportive care and ultimately providing equitable health outcomes.
Participants in this study will be asked to complete a questionnaire (either electronically or hardcopy) to share their insights following their PCa diagnosis.
Inclusion: In order to be eligible to participate in this study, a subject must meet all of the following criteria:; Age ≥ 18 years; Be of either:; Black African ancestry; OR; Black African-Caribbean ancestry; OR; Mixed Black ancestry; Diagnosed with PCa; Assigned male at birth; Participants with access to digital devices (smartphones, tablets, computers) or able to complete hardcopy versions of the survey; Participants willing to participate and provide informed consent.
Exclusion: A potential subject who meets any of the following criteria will be excluded from participation in this study:; Participants having no diagnosis of PCa; Participants unable to provide consent; Participants assigned female at birth.