Flap vs skin graft for melanoma wound closure
Part of Cancer, Skin clinical trials.
This study compares two ways of closing a large wound after melanoma removal: using a skin flap (where nearby tissue is moved to cover the defect) versus a skin graft (taking a thin layer of skin from another area). It aims to see which method works better for healing.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older
- You have been diagnosed with cutaneous melanoma (skin cancer) at an early stage (Stage I, II, or III) before surgery
- After the surgeon removes the melanoma, the wound is too large to be closed with stitches (non-closable defect)
- You do not have cancer spread to lymph nodes or distant organs based on imaging tests (if done)
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding
- You have health insurance coverage
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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