A Cross-sectional Internet Survey to Estimate Prevalence of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (LUTS)

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Total Enrollment

8284 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2015-06-02

Study Completion Date

2015-07-20

Brief Summary

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The purpose of the study is to determine prevalence of lower urinary tract symptoms in population aged 40 years or over, in China, Taiwan and South Korea using latest ICS definition.

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Detailed Description

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The research question for this study pertains to assessing prevalence and symptom specific bother of LUTS and its impact on HRQL, work productivity, mental and sexual health across China, Taiwan and South Korea, using latest ICS definition.

The research is a cross sectional population-representative internet survey among general population of males and females aged 40 years or older. The research would be an internet-based self-administration survey across China, Taiwan and South Korea.

The primary objective of the study is to determine the prevalence of lower urinary tract symptoms in population aged 40 years or over, in China, Taiwan and South Korea using latest ICS definition.

Secondary objectives of the study are:

* To examine the symptom-specific bother of LUTS
* To evaluate impact of these symptoms on health-related quality of life, work productivity, mental and sexual health using standard survey instruments
* To explore the differences in prevalence of LUTS across males and females, across age groups, across different socioeconomic strata and across China, Taiwan and South Korea
* To examine the extent of overlap of voiding and storage symptoms among the study participants
* To explore treatment seeking behavior and determine treatment rate and satisfaction with current treatment

Conditions

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Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

COHORT

Study Time Perspective

CROSS_SECTIONAL

Study Groups

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Participants Aged 40 Years or Over

Cross-section of general population of males and females in China, Taiwan, and South Korea

No interventions assigned to this group

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Aged 40 years or older on the date of survey
* Able to read local language
* Able to access the internet and use a computer (with or without the help of an assisting person who may or may not be a family member)
* Provides of informed consent