Sustainability in Urologic PracticesSustainabilityNCT06723574
Sustainability in Urologic Practices
An observational study of Sustainability in Urologic Practices, run by Necmettin Erbakan University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
This research is a two-phase observational study assessing awareness, current practices, barriers, and policy suggestions related to sustainability in urology. The study involves collecting survey data from a broad participant group and conducting a Delphi consensus with experts to develop actionable recommendations. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Any ageHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Sustainability in Urologic Practices
- How many people
- 200 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 15 Dec 2024to 17 Nov 2025
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages Any age
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Study population: 200 Participants
Who may be able to join
- EAU Section Chairs and Board Members
- Individuals who voluntarily agree to participate in the study.
Who cannot join
- Individuals who refuse to participate in the study.
- Individuals who do not provide the required information or complete the survey incompletely.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Assessing Environmental Sustainability in Urologic Practices: A Systematic Review
This research is a two-phase observational study assessing awareness, current practices, barriers, and policy suggestions related to sustainability in urology. The study involves collecting survey data from a broad participant group and conducting a Delphi consensus with experts to develop actionable recommendations.
Read the detailed description
This study aims to evaluate and promote sustainable practices in urological care by focusing on the environmental impact of urological devices and processes. The study will be conducted in two phases, aiming to assess current practices, challenges, and strategies for reducing the carbon footprint and waste associated with urological procedures, while achieving expert consensus. Participants will include European Association of Urology (EAU) section chairs and board members, ensuring comprehensive analyses and authoritative recommendations.
In the first phase, an online survey will be administered to 150-200 participants. The survey will be distributed via platforms such as Google Forms or Qualtrics and will collect data on awareness, current practices, and challenges related to the environmental sustainability of urological devices. These findings will serve as the foundation for the Delphi consensus process in the second phase.
In the second phase, a Delphi panel consisting of 12-15 experts nominated from EAU sections will conduct a structured consensus process. This process will include three rounds:
- Round 1: Open-ended questions will be used to gather expert opinions based on the findings of the survey.
- Round 2: Proposed strategies will be evaluated and prioritized by the panel.
- Round 3: Consensus will be reached on actionable recommendations for sustainable practices.
Participation in the study will be entirely voluntary, and informed consent will be obtained from all participants. All data collected during the survey and Delphi processes will be anonymized and used solely for the purposes of the study. Data will be handled in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable local data protection laws.
- Conditions
- Sustainability in Urologic Practices
- Keywords
- Sustainability, Urologic Practices, cystoscopy, RIRS, BPH, HoLep, Endourology, reusable, single use
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| EAU section | EAU section chairs,board members and working group members |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Consensus on Sustainable Practices in Urology
The number of sustainable practices identified and agreed upon by the Delphi panel (consensus defined as ≥70% agreement among panelists). Measure Type: Binary (Consensus Achieved/Not Achieved).
Measured: Within 6 months of initiating the Delphi process.
Awareness and Current Practices Score
Mean score from the online survey evaluating participants' awareness of environmental sustainability in urology and current sustainable practices (measured on a 5-point Likert scale). Measure Type: Continuous (score range: 1-5).
Measured: At the completion of the online survey phase (approximately 3 months after the study begins).
Secondary outcomes (1)
Identified Barriers to Sustainable Practices
The percentage of participants identifying specific barriers to implementing sustainable practices in their institutions (categorized into themes such as cost, lack of awareness, or technical challenges).Categorical (number of barriers per theme).
Measured: Within 3 months of survey completion.
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted9 Dec 2024
- Study start15 Dec 2024
- Primary completion15 Nov 2025
- Study completion17 Nov 2025
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (4)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Sustainability in Urologic PracticesStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Other
- Enrolment
- 200 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Necmettin Erbakan University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- European Association of Urology Research Foundation
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Selim Soyturk, Necmettin Erbakan University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06723574
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- ResCORE-20
- Acronym
- Sustainability
- Status last verified
- Dec 2024
- First submitted
- 4 Dec 2024
- Last updated
- 19 Nov 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Publications
Elliott CS. Sustainability in Urology: Single-use Versus Reusable Catheters for Intermittent Catheterization. Eur Urol Focus. 2023 Nov;9(6):888-890. doi: 10.1016/j.euf.2023.09.012. Epub 2023 Oct 4.
PubMed 37802716Baboudjian M, Pradere B, Martin N, Gondran-Tellier B, Angerri O, Boucheron T, Bastide C, Emiliani E, Misrai V, Breda A, Lechevallier E. Life Cycle Assessment of Reusable and Disposable Cystoscopes: A Path to Greener Urological Procedures. Eur Urol Focus. 2023 Jul;9(4):681-687. doi: 10.1016/j.euf.2022.12.006. Epub 2022 Dec 20.
PubMed 36543725Misrai V, Rijo E, Cottenceau JB, Zorn KC, Enikeev D, Elterman D, Bhojani N, De La Taille A, Herrmann TRW, Robert G, Pradere B. A Standardized Method for Estimating the Carbon Footprint of Disposable Minimally Invasive Surgical Devices: Application in Transurethral Prostate Surgery. Ann Surg Open. 2021 Sep 7;2(3):e094. doi: 10.1097/AS9.0000000000000094. eCollection 2021 Sep.
PubMed 37635829Tozsin A, Ahmed K, Soyturk S, Pradere B, Dasgupta P, Sonmez MG, Keller EX, Omar MI, Mallet R, Aydin A, Gadzhiev N, Cakir OO, Vasquez JL, Akgul B, Arslan E, Silay SM, Sanguedolce F, Roupret M, Musquera M, Ralph D, Colecchia M, Finazzi Agro E, Bettocchi C, Traxer O, Tunc L, Rassweiler J, Herrmann TRW, Knoll T, Guven S. Achieving sustainability in urology: a consensus study by the European association of urology (EAU) section office. World J Urol. 2025 Nov 15;43(1):697. doi: 10.1007/s00345-025-06084-4.
PubMed 41240108
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 19 Nov 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Assessing Environmental Sustainability in Urologic Practices: A Systematic Review
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06723574
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- Sustainability / ResCORE-20
- Conditions
- Sustainability in Urologic Practices
- Keywords
- Sustainability, Urologic Practices, cystoscopy, RIRS, BPH, HoLep, Endourology, reusable
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 200 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Necmettin Erbakan UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- European Association of Urology Research Foundation
- Study start
- 15 Dec 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 15 Nov 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 17 Nov 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 9 Dec 2024 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This research is a two-phase observational study assessing awareness, current practices, barriers, and policy suggestions related to sustainability in urology. The study involves collecting survey data from a broad participant group and conducting a Delphi consensus with experts to develop actionable recommendations.
Detailed description
This study aims to evaluate and promote sustainable practices in urological care by focusing on the environmental impact of urological devices and processes. The study will be conducted in two phases, aiming to assess current practices, challenges, and strategies for reducing the carbon footprint and waste associated with urological procedures, while achieving expert consensus. Participants will include European Association of Urology (EAU) section chairs and board members, ensuring comprehensive analyses and authoritative recommendations.
In the first phase, an online survey will be administered to 150-200 participants. The survey will be distributed via platforms such as Google Forms or Qualtrics and will collect data on awareness, current practices, and challenges related to the environmental sustainability of urological devices. These findings will serve as the foundation for the Delphi consensus process in the second phase.
In the second phase, a Delphi panel consisting of 12-15 experts nominated from EAU sections will conduct a structured consensus process. This process will include three rounds:
- Round 1: Open-ended questions will be used to gather expert opinions based on the findings of the survey.
- Round 2: Proposed strategies will be evaluated and prioritized by the panel.
- Round 3: Consensus will be reached on actionable recommendations for sustainable practices.
Participation in the study will be entirely voluntary, and informed consent will be obtained from all participants. All data collected during the survey and Delphi processes will be anonymized and used solely for the purposes of the study. Data will be handled in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable local data protection laws.
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Other
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| EAU section | – | –EAU section chairs,board members and working group members |
Who may qualify
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- 200 Participants
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- EAU Section Chairs and Board Members
- Individuals who voluntarily agree to participate in the study.
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Individuals who refuse to participate in the study.
- Individuals who do not provide the required information or complete the survey incompletely.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
Consensus on Sustainable Practices in Urology
Time frame: Within 6 months of initiating the Delphi process.
The number of sustainable practices identified and agreed upon by the Delphi panel (consensus defined as ≥70% agreement among panelists). Measure Type: Binary (Consensus Achieved/Not Achieved).
Awareness and Current Practices Score
Time frame: At the completion of the online survey phase (approximately 3 months after the study begins).
Mean score from the online survey evaluating participants' awareness of environmental sustainability in urology and current sustainable practices (measured on a 5-point Likert scale). Measure Type: Continuous (score range: 1-5).
1 secondary outcome
Identified Barriers to Sustainable Practices
Time frame: Within 3 months of survey completion.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 19 Nov 2025.
- Background: PubMed 37802716Elliott CS. Sustainability in Urology: Single-use Versus Reusable Catheters for Intermittent Catheterization. Eur Urol Focus. 2023 Nov;9(6):888-890. doi: 10.1016/j.euf.2023.09.012. Epub 2023 Oct 4.
- Background: PubMed 36543725Baboudjian M, Pradere B, Martin N, Gondran-Tellier B, Angerri O, Boucheron T, Bastide C, Emiliani E, Misrai V, Breda A, Lechevallier E. Life Cycle Assessment of Reusable and Disposable Cystoscopes: A Path to Greener Urological Procedures. Eur Urol Focus. 2023 Jul;9(4):681-687. doi: 10.1016/j.euf.2022.12.006. Epub 2022 Dec 20.
- Background: PubMed 37635829Misrai V, Rijo E, Cottenceau JB, Zorn KC, Enikeev D, Elterman D, Bhojani N, De La Taille A, Herrmann TRW, Robert G, Pradere B. A Standardized Method for Estimating the Carbon Footprint of Disposable Minimally Invasive Surgical Devices: Application in Transurethral Prostate Surgery. Ann Surg Open. 2021 Sep 7;2(3):e094. doi: 10.1097/AS9.0000000000000094. eCollection 2021 Sep.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 41240108Tozsin A, Ahmed K, Soyturk S, Pradere B, Dasgupta P, Sonmez MG, Keller EX, Omar MI, Mallet R, Aydin A, Gadzhiev N, Cakir OO, Vasquez JL, Akgul B, Arslan E, Silay SM, Sanguedolce F, Roupret M, Musquera M, Ralph D, Colecchia M, Finazzi Agro E, Bettocchi C, Traxer O, Tunc L, Rassweiler J, Herrmann TRW, Knoll T, Guven S. Achieving sustainability in urology: a consensus study by the European association of urology (EAU) section office. World J Urol. 2025 Nov 15;43(1):697. doi: 10.1007/s00345-025-06084-4.
Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Sustainability in Urologic Practices, run by Necmettin Erbakan University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 2 inclusion and 2 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 19 Nov 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Consensus on Sustainable Practices in Urology (time frame: Within 6 months of initiating the Delphi process.). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT06723574, which also lists 4 linked publications.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 19 Nov 2025; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 28 Oct 2026.