Study of the effect of platelet rich plasma (PRP) on the healing of skin grafts placed on radial forearm donor sites in patients being treated for head and neck cancer
Completed
- Conditions
- Head and neck cancersCancerMalignant neoplasm of other and ill-defined sites
- Registration Number
- ISRCTN83184634
- Lead Sponsor
- Department of Health
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Completed
- Sex
- Not specified
- Target Recruitment
- 0
Inclusion Criteria
New patients attending the Head and Neck Oncology clinic at Guy's Hospital with a cancer requiring surgical excision and reconstruction with a skin only radial forearm flap
Exclusion Criteria
Does not meet inclusion criteria
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
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What molecular mechanisms of PRP growth factors enhance skin graft healing in head and neck cancer patients?
How does PRP application compare to standard-of-care in radial forearm donor site healing for head and neck cancer patients?
Which biomarkers predict successful skin graft integration with PRP in head and neck cancer patients?
What are the known adverse events of PRP use in radial forearm donor site healing post-head and neck cancer surgery?
Are there combination therapies with PRP that improve skin graft outcomes in head and neck cancer patients?