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NCT Number: NCT00571363

A Randomised Study Comparing Tissue Conservation in Conventional Versus Mohs' Surgery of Basal Cell Carcinoma

We have compared to types of surgery to assess which one leaves the smaller surgical defect.

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Key information

Conditions

Carcinoma, Basal Cell Carcinoma Neoplasms Neoplasms by Histologic Type Neoplasms, Basal Cell Neoplasms, Glandular and Epithelial

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Ninewells Hospital and Medical School

Dundee, DD3 6TU, United Kingdom

About this study

Patients with a clinical diagnosis of a nodular basal cell carcinoma of less than 1 centimetre and 1 centimetre away from eyes, nose and ears were either randomized to undergo Mohs Micrographic Surgery or standard surgical excision. After the tumour had been removed the defect was measured.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Subjects with a clinical diagnosis of a nodular basal cell carcinoma of less than 1 cm, 1 cm away from eye, nose or ears

Exclusion criteria

  • Subjects of less than 18 years of age
  • Subjects unable to comply with instructions,
  • Immunosuppressed subjects

Treatment and study plan

Standard surgery

Procedure

excision with 4 mm margins

Mohs micrographic surgery

Procedure

excision of basal cell carcinoma with 2 mm margins and immediate examination of margins for residual tumour. residual tumour was excised until complete tumour removal was achieved.

Primary outcomes

  1. defect size after surgery

    Time frame: immediately after surgery

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

NHS Tayside

Other Gov

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2004
Study completion
2006
First posted
Dec 12, 2007
Registry last updated
Dec 12, 2007

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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