Functional and Aesthetic Outcomes Following Lower Lip Reconstruction (NCT07298070) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Functional and Aesthetic Outcomes Following Lower Lip Reconstruction
France20 participantsStarted 2026-04-21
Plain-language summary
This retrospective study, aims to evaluate the functional and aesthetic results of lower lip reconstructions, incorporating both patient experiences and the analysis of physicians and surgeons working on facial issues (plastic surgeons and dermatologists) in order to optimize future therapeutic strategies.
Who can participate
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patient over 18 years of age.
* Patients who underwent lower lip reconstruction after excision for skin carcinoma, operated on in Pontoise between January 1, 2014, and October 31, 2025.
* Patients who had a post-operative follow-up consultation (± 2 months).
* Patients who were informed and did not object to participating in the study
Exclusion Criteria:
* Cognitive impairment preventing completion of the questionnaire.
* Patient under legal protection (guardianship, conservatorship, or judicial protection).
* Patient deceased.
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.
1Since this study is measuring how satisfied patients feel about both function and appearance of their lip reconstruction at 12 months, what does the self-reported questionnaire actually cover, and how would my answers be used?
2This trial is listed as 'Phase NA,' which suggests it's not testing a new treatment but rather tracking outcomes of reconstruction procedures already being performed — does that mean I would be receiving the same surgical care I'd get outside the study, just with more follow-up assessments?
3Given that the study focuses on lower lip tissue loss from cancer, how does my specific diagnosis and the amount of tissue that needs to be removed affect which reconstruction technique my surgeon would use, and would that choice be any different if I weren't in this trial?
4What does the 12-month follow-up commitment look like in practice — how many appointments or check-ins would be involved, and is there anything required beyond filling out the satisfaction questionnaire?
5Are there standard reconstruction approaches for lower lip cancer that have well-established outcome data I should consider first, and how does participating in this outcomes study compare to simply pursuing that standard care?
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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
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Overall patient satisfaction with the functional and aesthetic outcomes of lip reconstruction at 12 months postoperatively, assessed by a self-reported questionnaire.
Timeframe: 12 months postoperatively (data collected upon return of completed questionnaire)