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NCT06046625 Clinical Trial

Needs and Preferences of Patients With Head-neck Cutaneous SCC

Patient Satisfaction Clinical Trial

Official title:
The Needs and Preferences of Patients With High-risk Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinomas in the Head Neck Region: a Qualitative Approach

Clinical Trial Details — Status: Active, not recruiting

Administrative data
NCT number NCT06046625
Other study ID # METC 2021-2765
Secondary ID
Status Active, not recruiting
Phase
First received
Last updated
Start date November 1, 2021
Est. completion date November 30, 2023

Study information
Verified date October 2023
Source Maastricht University Medical Center
Contact n/a
Is FDA regulated No
Health authority
Study type Observational

Clinical Trial Summary

The care of patients with high-risk cutaneous squamous cell carcinomas in the head-neck area is complex and requires a multidisciplinary approach. A key component in this care is the need and experience of patients. However, studies on the experiences and needs of patients with high-risk cutaneous squamous cell carcinomas in the head-neck region are lacking.

Description:

Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC) is the second most common form of skin cancer worldwide after basal cell carcinoma. It involves approximately 20% of all cutaneous malignancies and its incidence is still increasing. In 2020, nearly 15,000 cSCCs were reported in the Netherlands, of which approximately 50% concerned patients aged 75 years or older. UV radiation is the main risk factor for development of a cSCC, therefore the majority of cSCCs are localized to the sun-exposed skin in the head-neck region. cSCCs have a metastatic rate of 2.6-5% and recurrence rate of 1.9-3.7%, with rates increasing in high-risk cSCCs. The increasing incidence, advanced age, the (often) high-risk localization in the head-neck area (given functional and cosmetic importance) and the possible high risk of metastasis result in complex care, especially in stage T2 to T4 cSCCs, also known as high-risk cSCCs. In this complex care, care pathways offer an excellent opportunity to improve multidisciplinary communication, patient satisfaction, quality and efficiency of care. In this, the experiences and needs of patients are of great importance. Previous research on the experiences and needs of patients with skin cancer is limited and particularly focused on melanomas. In 2017, a qualitative systematic review of the experiences and needs of patients with skin cancer found only two studies examining cSCCs. These studies showed that patients perceived clear information, attention to psychosocial aspects and attention to prevention as important. In 2019, a study of the needs and experiences of patients with keratinocyte carcinomas, conducted through focus groups, showed similar results. Non of these studies examined cSCCs exclusively, nor did they differentiate by location. However, this appears to be relevant, because of the higher impact on the quality of life of patients with skin cancer in visible locations. Additionally, studies have been conducted into shared-decision making as part of multidisciplinary care. Complex cases are currently often discussed multidisciplinary. However, several studies describe that such a multidisciplinary approach can impede multidisciplinary decision-making because the patient's perspective is often missing. Studies on the experience of patients with cSCCs in the head neck region are lacking.

Recruitment information / eligibility
Status Active, not recruiting
Enrollment 15
Est. completion date November 30, 2023
Est. primary completion date November 1, 2023
Accepts healthy volunteers No
Gender All
Age group 18 Years and older
Eligibility Inclusion Criteria: - Patients diagnosed with a cSCC, located in the head-neck region - who visited the multidisciplinary head-neck team of the Maastricht University Medical Center+ - who already received treatment for their cSCC - who gave informed consent for participation Exclusion Criteria: - patients who are cognitively impaired for participation in an interview

Study Design

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

Intervention

Other:
• Regular care with additional administration of a semi-structured interview
Patients receiving regular care. In addition, a semi-structured interview is conducted. The semi-structured interviews take place once after completion of the care pathway (after all appointments for check-ups associated with the treatment). The interview contains questions about the experience of patients with the care, the needs in this care, the experiences with the information received, the support/guidance, the turnaround time, the treatment received and areas for improvement.

Locations
Country Name City State
Netherlands Maastricht University Medical Center+ Maastricht

Sponsors (1)
Lead Sponsor Collaborator
Maastricht University Medical Center

Country where clinical trial is conducted

Netherlands, 

References & Publications (19)

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Mourouzis C, Boynton A, Grant J, Umar T, Wilson A, Macpheson D, Pratt C. Cutaneous head and neck SCCs and risk of nodal metastasis - UK experience. J Craniomaxillofac Surg. 2009 Dec;37(8):443-7. doi: 10.1016/j.jcms.2009.07.007. Epub 2009 Aug 27. — View Citation

Muzic JG, Schmitt AR, Wright AC, Alniemi DT, Zubair AS, Olazagasti Lourido JM, Sosa Seda IM, Weaver AL, Baum CL. Incidence and Trends of Basal Cell Carcinoma and Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A Population-Based Study in Olmsted County, Minnesota, 2000 to 2010. Mayo Clin Proc. 2017 Jun;92(6):890-898. doi: 10.1016/j.mayocp.2017.02.015. Epub 2017 May 15. — View Citation

Que SKT, Zwald FO, Schmults CD. Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma: Incidence, risk factors, diagnosis, and staging. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2018 Feb;78(2):237-247. doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2017.08.059. — View Citation

Schmults CD, Karia PS, Carter JB, Han J, Qureshi AA. Factors predictive of recurrence and death from cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma: a 10-year, single-institution cohort study. JAMA Dermatol. 2013 May;149(5):541-7. doi: 10.1001/jamadermatol.2013.2139. — View Citation

Stern RS; PUVA Follow-Up Study. The risk of squamous cell and basal cell cancer associated with psoralen and ultraviolet A therapy: a 30-year prospective study. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2012 Apr;66(4):553-62. doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2011.04.004. Epub 2012 Jan 20. — View Citation

Stratigos AJ, Garbe C, Dessinioti C, Lebbe C, Bataille V, Bastholt L, Dreno B, Fargnoli MC, Forsea AM, Frenard C, Harwood CAlpha, Hauschild A, Hoeller C, Kandolf-Sekulovic L, Kaufmann R, Kelleners-Smeets NW, Malvehy J, Del Marmol V, Middleton MR, Moreno-Ramirez D, Pellecani G, Peris K, Saiag P, van den Beuken-van Everdingen MHJ, Vieira R, Zalaudek I, Eggermont AMM, Grob JJ; European Dermatology Forum (EDF), the European Association of Dermato-Oncology (EADO) and the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC). European interdisciplinary guideline on invasive squamous cell carcinoma of the skin: Part 1. epidemiology, diagnostics and prevention. Eur J Cancer. 2020 Mar;128:60-82. doi: 10.1016/j.ejca.2020.01.007. Epub 2020 Feb 26. — View Citation

van Egmond S, Wakkee M, Droger M, Bastiaens MT, van Rengen A, de Roos KP, Nijsten T, Lugtenberg M. Needs and preferences of patients regarding basal cell carcinoma and cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma care: a qualitative focus group study. Br J Dermatol. 2019 Jan;180(1):122-129. doi: 10.1111/bjd.16900. Epub 2018 Sep 23. — View Citation

van Hoeve JC, Vernooij RWM, Fiander M, Nieboer P, Siesling S, Rotter T. Effects of oncological care pathways in primary and secondary care on patient, professional and health systems outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Syst Rev. 2020 Oct 25;9(1):246. doi: 10.1186/s13643-020-01498-0. — View Citation

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* Note: There are 19 references in all — Click here to view all references

Outcome
Type Measure Description Time frame Safety issue
Primary Themes patients The emerging themes of patient needs an experiences in the care of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma in the head-neck region. Through study completion, an average of 1 year
Primary Themes professionals The emerging themes of professionals' needs in the care of patients with cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma in the head-neck area. Through study completion, an average of 1 year
Secondary Association themes and patient/tumor characteristics The associations between the emerging themes and baseline characteristics (such as gender, age, marital status, education level, world health organisation performance status, informal care, history of skin cancer, co-occurrence of other skin cancers) and tumor characteristics (such as stage of cSCC, differentiation, type of treatment). Through study completion, an average of 1 year
Secondary Association themes and professional characteristics The associations between the emerging themes and characteristics of professionals (gender, age, type of specialty, number of years working as a specialist, number of years of experience within head and neck working group). Through study completion, an average of 1 year
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