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NCT04036344 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Buddy Relationships in DermatoloGic Excisions for Skin Cancer
A NA study, sponsored by Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 60
- Enrollment target
NCT04036344 is a NA study that has completed, run by Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine. The registered enrollment target is 60 participants.
The verdict
NCT04036344, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 60 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
More than 5 million skin cancer surgeries are performed each year in the United States with 80% of tumors appearing on the head and neck. Facial skin cancer diagnosis negatively affects patient quality of life (QOL) and treatment of skin cancer creates visible scars early in the postoperative period, increases anxiety, and impairs social interactions. We believe that these negative psychosocial changes represent an unmet need for additional social support and practical guidance. A one-to-one peer support program designed for skin cancer patients could provide a focused, cost-effective, patient-centered intervention to improve quality of life and increase satisfaction. Comparable one-to-one peer support programs have demonstrated high rates of patient satisfaction and positive QOL outcomes in a wide range of conditions. This prospective peer support program would be the first of its kind for melanoma and keratinocytic skin cancers. Our pilot program was designed in consultation with leading peer mentorship program researchers and we will implement a structured system to match volunteer mentors with patients. Through qualitative and quantitative data, we will evaluate the program's effect on patient QOL at 3 separate intervals: at initial consultation, 1-2 weeks post-surgery, and 3 months post-surgery. We hope that this study will enable us to design and execute a larger multi-center clinical trial in order to establish a best practice for surgeons to usher patients through the postoperative healing process after skin cancer surgery.
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Peer Mentorship Program
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 60 participants |
| Start Date | 2018-10-12 |
| Est. Completion | 2019-08-27 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT04036344
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT04036344 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 60 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine, which has 402 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 1 intervention - of which Peer Mentorship Program is the first listed.
NCT04036344 reports 0 study locations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT04036344 about?
NCT04036344 is a clinical study titled "Buddy Relationships in DermatoloGic Excisions for Skin Cancer". More than 5 million skin cancer surgeries are performed each year in the United States with 80% of tumors appearing on the head and neck. Facial skin cancer diagnosis negatively affects patient quality of life (QOL) and treatment of skin cancer creates visible scars early in the postoperative period...
What is the current status of trial NCT04036344?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 60 participants. The study started on 2018-10-12. Estimated completion is 2019-08-27.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04036344?
The interventions under investigation include: Peer Mentorship Program (BEHAVIORAL).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04036344?
This trial is sponsored by Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine, which has 402 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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