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Filter by:The overall aim of this population-based screening study is to assess whether the skin cancer screening training of family physicians and dermatologists leads to improved screening outcomes. The training course aims to increase the accuracy of detecting early stages of skin cancer. Screening outcomes of an intervention region (Calgary, Canada) in which physicians receive training will be compared with screening outcomes of a control region (Edmonton, Canada) where no physician training is administered. The investigators will determine whether: - clinical screening outcomes are more favorable in the group of trained physicians compared to non trained physicians - there is an increase of knowledge about skin cancer screening among trained physicians, compared to non trained physicians - skin cancer screenings are associated with psycho-social harms - population-based screening has an effect on the overall incidence and stage-specific-incidence of skin cancer in Alberta The investigators are aiming to recruit 100 physicians per region (total of 200 physicians) who will screen 40,000 to 80,000 individuals over a period of 20 months.
The purpose of this study is to determine whether separate- versus same-day preoperative consultation affects time to treatment (start to finish), utilization rate of Mohs, rate of case cancellations, cost, and patient satisfaction. The investigators hypothesize that patients with same-day preoperative consultation will have a shorter time between cancer diagnosis and removal but, only when coordination of care is needed, longer time between removal and consultation with other specialists, as compared to patients with separate-day consultation. The investigators anticipate that patients with same-day preoperative consultation will have a decrease in travel cost as compared to patients with separate-day consultation. The investigators expect that there will be no difference in various satisfaction matters between groups, with the exception of potentially greater convenience reported by patients in the same-day preoperative consultation group. Finally, the investigators hypothesize that there will be no difference between groups in regards to rates of surgery cancellation.
Determine the effectiveness of a deep shave removal as a definitive treatment for basal cell carcinoma (BCC) without the need for a follow up surgical procedure.
The purpose of this study is to determine if presenting treatment options to basal cell carcinoma patients in video format will improve efficiency and allow patients to receive consistent, comprehensive, visually-depicted treatment option information to improve patient quality of care. Patients can learn more about treatment options as they are depicted visually so as to better assist them in understanding treatment risks and benefits to confidently make a well-informed decision. Primarily, the study will evaluate efficiency when using the education video medium. The study will also evaluate the effectiveness of the video medium as an aid to decision making in addition to standard of care in comparison to the standard of care alone. Additionally, the study will evaluate both patients' and dermatologists' satisfaction of the educational intervention.
Pulsed dye laser (PDL) treatments have been suggested to be a safe and effective therapeutic approach for treating basal cell carcinomas. Robust supporting evidence is, however, lacking due to inconsistent design of available studies. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the PDL's efficacy and safety in treating superficial basal cell carcinoma (sBCC) at low risk anatomical sites in an evidence based study setting.
This research is being done to study the molecular effects of topically applied itraconazole ointment on the growth of basal cell carcinomas.
This multi-center, observational study involves reviewing the medical records of approximately 100 adult participants diagnosed with advanced BCC from 01 January 2005 until 31 December 2010. Participant records will be analyzed to identify participant characteristics, treatment patterns and clinical outcomes.
SmartMatrix™ is a single layer dermal replacement scaffold for full thickness skin replacement. The scaffold consists of a porous matrix of cross-linked human fibrin plus alginate that has been designed and optimised to facilitate wound closure and healing through cellular ingress and rapid growth of new blood vessels. This proof of concept study will involve patients with surgical wounds resulting from the excision of basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and squamous cell carcinoma SCC).
The purpose of this study is to determine the narrowest excision margin for head and neck Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC) tumors satisfying the National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN) low-risk for recurrence clinical and histopathological criteria that gives an acceptable (95%) clinical cure-rate over a 3 year follow-up period. Margins of 1 and 2mm are evaluated.
This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study will assess the efficacy and safety of vismodegib with surgery in patients with basal cell carcinoma. Patients will be randomized to receive oral daily doses of vismodegib 150 mg or matching placebo. The anticipated time on study drug treatment is 12 weeks.