A Randomised Study Comparing Tissue Conservation in Conventional Versus Mohs' Surgery of Basal Cell Carcinoma
Not Applicable
Completed
- Conditions
- Carcinoma, Basal Cell
- Registration Number
- NCT00571363
- Lead Sponsor
- NHS Tayside
- Brief Summary
We have compared to types of surgery to assess which one leaves the smaller surgical defect.
- Detailed Description
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.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 30
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
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method defect size after surgery immediately after surgery
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Ninewells Hospital and Medical School
🇬🇧Dundee, United Kingdom
Ninewells Hospital and Medical School🇬🇧Dundee, United Kingdom