What makes skin cancer patients happy after surgery?
NCT ID NCT01535963
First seen Jul 01, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at how satisfied people are after having skin cancer surgery. Researchers ask patients to rate their experience with the surgeon, the facility, the procedure itself, and their recovery. The goal is to understand what matters most to patients and find ways to improve care.
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 help doctors improve the surgical experience for skin cancer patients.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study focused on patient feedback, not on testing a new treatment or cure. Results may not apply to all patients or settings.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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354 people
The number who actually took part.
- Start date
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Jun 2012
- Finished
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Mar 2024
- 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
Patients undergoing cutaneous surgery
- Ages
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18 to 80 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
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
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Department of Dermatology
Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States
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