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A Comparison of Skin Grafts Versus Local Flaps for Facial Skin Cancer From the Patient Perspective: A Feasibility Study

30 participantsStarted 2021-04

Plain-language summary

A prospective single-centered feasibility study will be conducted. The purpose of the feasibility study is to define the variables to be included in a subsequent pilot study, assess the feasibility of conducting a prospective cohort study, and the logistics for the study (i.e., training, patient recruitment, data collection, statistical analysis, etc.).

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: Patients will be included in the study if: * they are 18 years or older * presenting for treatment of a suspected non-melanoma facial skin cancer, including pre-malignant cancers (i.e., actinic keratosis), * and scheduled to undergo reconstruction with either a skin graft or local tissue flap. Exclusion Criteria: Patients will be excluded in the study if they: * present with altered level of consciousness, * cannot provide consent, * have facial nerve injury/previous facial nerve injury, have Melanoma skin cancer or Merkel cell carcinoma based on pathology reports, have polytrauma/multiple injuries, are pregnant, are undergoing free flap reconstruction, have bone involvement, or if they are under the age of 18.

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Recruitment rate

Timeframe: 12 months

Retention rate

Timeframe: 3 months from surgery

Compliance rate

Timeframe: 12 months

Eligible patients

Timeframe: 12 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04805905

SponsorMcMaster University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2021-06

Contact for this trial

Mark McRae

(905) 522-1155 x32145 Mcraem2@mcmaster.ca

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.