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Your experience matters

Share Your Experience with TGCT

Help us make research more human

– by sharing your story

Your experience matters

By participating in this international Patient Preference Study,

you can help researchers and regulators better understand what matters most

to people living with Tenosynovial Giant Cell Tumour (TGCT).

30–45 minute
online survey

Compensation
provided

Available
across Europe

Completely
confidential

Make Your Voice Count

People living with Tenosynovial Giant Cell Tumour (TGCT) have unique experiences that can help improve future healthcare, research and treatment development.

PiCC United is inviting eligible adults with TGCT to take part in an international patient preference study. By sharing your experiences and treatment preferences, you will help researchers, healthcare decision-makers and regulators better understand what matters most to people living with TGCT.

Clinical outcomes are important, but they are only part of the picture. Increasingly, healthcare authorities, HTA bodies and regulators also want to understand how treatments affect patients’ daily lives, which outcomes they value most, and the trade-offs they are willing to make.

Participants who complete the survey will receive a €75 honorarium as a thank you for their time, experiences and valuable contribution.

Your voice can help shape future treatment development and decision-making in healthcare.

What happens after I click “Participate”?

After confirming your eligibility, you will first be asked to complete the PiCC United electronic consent process.

You will then be securely redirected to the study platform (Welphi), where you will be presented with the IRB-approved Participant Information Sheet and Informed Consent Form before you begin the study questionnaire.

Once you have completed the informed consent process, you will continue directly to the study questionnaire.

After completing the questionnaire, you will automatically return to the PiCC United website, where you can provide your payment details or choose to donate your honorarium before reaching the final confirmation page.

Frequently Asked Questions

This study is open to adults (18 years or older) who have been diagnosed with Tenosynovial Giant Cell Tumour (TGCT) and are currently living with symptoms related to their condition.

You do not need previous research experience.
 
I was treated some time ago. Can I still take part?
 
Yes.
 
Your experience is still valuable, whether you are currently living with active TGCT, have received treatment in the past, or are no longer in active treatment.
 
I know my condition as PVNS or GCT-TS. Can I still participate?
 
Yes.
 
PVNS and GCT-TS are older names for what is now known as TGCT. If you were diagnosed under any of these names, this study may still be relevant to you.

Participation is open to people across Europe who are able to complete an online questionnaire and provide informed consent.

What will I be asked to do?

You will complete an online questionnaire about your experiences and treatment preferences.

The online questionnaire takes approximately 30–45 minutes to complete.

You may complete it at a time that suits you best, using a computer, tablet or smartphone with an internet connection.

 
You may be asked to compare different treatment scenarios, such as symptom relief, possible side effects, or how a treatment is given.
 
There are no right or wrong answers.

The study is conducted by Decision Eyes, an independent healthcare research consultancy with extensive experience in patient preference research.

PiCC United supports patient outreach and engagement to help ensure that the patient voice is represented throughout the study.

What happens after the study?
The study team will analyse the responses and prepare a report. The findings may be submitted for scientific publication, and a plain-language summary is expected to be shared with the patient community through patient organisations.

Yes.

Your personal information will be handled securely and confidentially in accordance with applicable data protection laws (GDPR). Only authorised members of the study team will have access to your personal information, and your survey responses will be analysed without identifying you personally.

Is my participation anonymous and confidential?
 
Yes.
 
Your responses are anonymous and will be handled confidentially in line with applicable data protection rules, including GDPR.
Results will be reported as grouped data, not as individual responses.

We’re here to support you throughout the process – and if you have any questions about payment, you’re always welcome to reach out.

Read more here

 Yes.

Email us at lsn@piccunited.org to get started or ask questions.

Will I receive payment?
 
Yes.
 
Participants who successfully complete the questionnaire will receive an €75 honorarium as a thank you for the time, experience and valuable insights they contribute to this research.
 
 
The honorarium recognises the important role that patients play in helping researchers and regulators better understand what matters most to people living with TGCT. Your contribution helps ensure that future treatment decisions are informed by real patient experiences and priorities.
 
 
Payment will be processed after successful completion of the questionnaire. Information about the honorarium amount, payment method and expected timeline will be provided during the enrolment process before you begin the study.

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If you have any questions regarding the honorarium or payment process, please feel free to contact PiCC United at lsn@piccunited.org.

Do you have any questions?

Who can I contact?

If you have any questions about the study or the participation process, we are happy to help.

 

Please contact PiCC United at:  lsn@piccunited.org

 

We will be pleased to answer your questions or direct you to the appropriate member of the study team if needed.

We want every participant to feel informed, comfortable and supported before deciding whether to take part.

TGCT – Eligibility Check

Please answer the following questions to determine whether you are eligible to participate. This will take less than one minute.
Are you eligible to participate?
To participate you must: be 18 years of age or older have been diagnosed with TGCT Do you meet both of these criteria?