Skin cancer care varies by specialist – new study aims to find out why
NCT ID NCT07571031
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study will show 20 cases of basal cell carcinoma (the most common skin cancer) to doctors from different specialties—dermatologists, oncologists, surgeons, and radiation therapists—to see how they classify and treat the same cases. The goal is to understand why there is so much variation in care and to work toward more consistent treatment decisions.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to more consistent staging and treatment decisions for basal cell carcinoma across different medical specialties.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage observational study with only 20 participants, so results may not apply broadly. It does not test a new treatment.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 20 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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May 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Jun 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
The included case will consist of adult patients ≥ 18 years, with histologically confirmed BCC, representing the full EADO spectrum (Stage IIA→ IIIC) and well-quality diagnostic image (blurry, under/overexposed, wrong lesion will be excluded). A total of 20 physicians from Policlinico Gemelli will be interviewed: 4 dermatologists, 4 plastic surgeons, 4 maxillofacial surgeons, 4 oncologists, and 4 radiotherapists.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * adult patients ≥ 18 years, * histologically confirmed BCC, representing the full EADO spectrum (Stage IIA→ IIIC) and well-quality diagnostic image. * Inclusion criteria (physicians) * Licensed medical doctors practicing in one of the target specialties: Dermatology, Plastic Surgery, Maxillofacial Surgery, Medical Oncology, or Radiotherapy. * Currently involved in clinical management of BCC * Able to provide informed consent for participation. * Willing and able to complete the online questionnaire within the study timeframe. * Minimum clinical experience: ≥ 1 year after specialty certification Exclusion Criteria for patients: * not diagnosed BCC cases * patients \<18 years Exclusion Criteria for physicians: \- clinical experience \<1 year after specialty certification
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