Identifying Skin Biopsy Sites

N/ACompletedNCT01632644

Northwestern University59 enrolled

Overview

The primary objective of this study is to investigate the patient experience during skin biopsy.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

Identification of Skin Cancer Biopsy Sites

Interventions

Survey/InterviewOTHER

Each group will be surveyed and interviewed.

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18 and Over * The subjects are in good health. * The subjects have the willingness and the ability to understand and provide informed consent for the use of their tissue and communicate with the investigator. * Patients who have had one or multiple skin biopsies OR board-certified dermatologists. Exclusion Criteria: * Under 18 years of age. * Subjects who are unable to understand the protocol or give informed consent.

Locations (1)

Northwestern University Dermatology

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Review of Physician and Patient Experience

Subjects will answer a combination of: 1. Open-ended questions and 2. Questions asking for subject to rank possible responses

Time frame: Last four weeks of study

Secondary Outcomes

Physician's Experience with Skin Biopsy Sites

Physicians will answer a combination of: 1. Open-ended questions, and 2. Questions asking for subject to rank possible responses

Time frame: First four weeks of study

Patient's Experience with Skin Biopsy Sites

Patients will answer a combination of: 1. Open-ended questions and 2. Questions asking for subject to rank possible responses

Time frame: First four weeks of study

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

This platform is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional.