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NCT Number: NCT01535963

Patient Satisfaction in Cutaneous Surgery

The primary objective of this study is to measure the overall level of satisfaction in patients after cutaneous surgery in 4 different categories, including the surgeon, facility, procedure and recovery and outcome.

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Key information

Conditions

Skin Cancer Neoplasms Neoplasms by Site Skin Diseases Skin Neoplasms Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases

Age range

18 year–80 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Department of Dermatology

Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States

About this study

Secondary objectives are to identify factors associated with patient satisfaction level and determine the correlation between patient satisfaction and surgeon clinical perception.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • 18-80 years old
  • Is in a self-reported stable health condition
  • English speaking
  • Is willing and has the ability to understand the study, provide informed consent and communicate with the investigator
  • Recommended to have and scheduled for cutaneous surgery
  • Agrees to follow-up at scheduled times

Exclusion criteria

  • Unable to speak or read English
  • Did not complete an 8th grade education
  • A history of mental illness
  • Any other disability or condition that would prevent completion of questionnaire

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

  1. Patient rating

    Time frame: at time of visit

    Subjects will rate their satisfaction after cutaneous surgery in 4 different categories using 0-10 visual analog scales. The scale will be ~100 millimeters in length and each response will be given a value in millimeters. In addition, patients will answer an open-ended question about their level of satisfaction. Data will also be compared to previous data from patients after cutaneous surgery in the literature.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Patient ranking

    Time frame: at time of visit

    Subjects will rank the factors determining satisfaction in order of importance using a ranking system for each aspect of care. In addition, the surgeon will rate their satisfaction level and give their perception on patient satisfaction and communication level using 0-10 visual analog scales

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Northwestern University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

A Pilot Study of Patient Satisfaction After Cutaneous Surgery

Important dates

Study start
2012
Primary completion
2024
Study completion
2024
First posted
Feb 20, 2012
Registry last updated
Jul 1, 2026

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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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