CompletedNot Applicable

Investigating the Effects of Orienting Skin Grafts Parallel to Skin Tension Lines on Quality of Life in Head and Neck Located Basal Cell Carcinoma

Turkey (Türkiye)71 participantsStarted 2021-11-20

Plain-language summary

The goal of this observational study is to learn about the effect of orienting graft for treatment of skin cancer in patients who undergo skin cancer excision and grafting for their skin cancer. The main question to answer is Does orienting the grafts parallel with skin tension lines have any effect on quality of life or cosmetic results? Participants who already underwent or planned to undergo an excision and grafting procedure will answer a qaulity of life tool and cosmetic results will be evaluated by two seperate dermatologist.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 65 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with nodular basal cell carcinomas with a tumor size equal or less than 12 millimeters * A history of surgical excision and grafting Exclusion Criteria: * Immunosuppressed patients * Recurrent tumors * Patients with BCC's that arose from the previously irradiated area * Gorlin's Syndrome diagnosis * Illiterate individuals * İmpaired cognitive functions

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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?

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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?

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What they're measuring

Quality of Life Outcome

Timeframe: At least three months after surgery and grafting

Quality of Life - General

Timeframe: At least three months after surgery and grafting

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06894056

SponsorSifa Okulu - Independent Research Center of Dermatology and Venereology

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2025-02-22

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