Monitoring immune cells after jaw and face surgery
Part of Cancer clinical trials.
This study looks at how your immune system responds after major jaw or face surgery with a free flap (tissue moved from another part of the body to help healing). It may help doctors understand healing and improve care for future patients.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You are receiving care at a specific hospital's jaw and face surgery department.
- You are scheduled for surgery that includes a free flap (removing tissue from one part of the body to repair another).
- You agree to have a blood sample tested for genetic effects on the immune system.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You are not under legal protective measures.
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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