Inter-Operator Variability in the Clinical Staging and Therapeutic Management of Basal Cell Carcinoma
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In plain language
An automatic summary of structured registry data. It is an orientation aid, not a substitute for the official protocol or a physician assessment.
- What is being studied
- The protocol lists: Dermatological evaluation.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Basal Cell Carcinoma. Basic parameters: from 18 years · All.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- Center list to be confirmed — check the primary protocol.
- Next step
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Overview
Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most frequent skin cancer in humans, primarily located in sun-exposed areas. The incidence of BCC increases with cumulative exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation and is particularly high in the elderly population, with a reported peak around 80 years of age. The new EADO classification distinguishes BCCs as 'easy-to-treat' and 'difficult-to-treat', subdivided into stages I-IV, with the aim of guiding therapeutic choices. However, in clinical practice, there is marked variability among specialists in classification and treatment selection, with potential implications for clinical outcomes. This study aims to investigate inter-operator variability in both classification and therapeutic decisions for BCC. Specifically, it analyzes how specialists from different disciplines-dermatologists, oncologists, plastic surgeons, maxillofacial surgeons, and radiation therapists-and with varying clinical experience in BCC management approach the same clinical cases.
Interventions
- Other Dermatological evaluation
Administration of three questionnaires to different groups of physicians to evaluate clinical staging and treatment decisions
Primary outcome measures
- Inter-operator variability in the BCC classification [Time frame: 15 days]
Secondary outcome measures (2)
- The impact of the therapeutic choices [Time frame: 15 days]
- Evaluation of answers between different specialists [Time frame: 15 days]
Eligibility criteria
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
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: No
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
Study locations
Center list to be confirmed — check the primary protocol.
Identifiers
NCT: NCT07571031 · 27260