Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 and up

Evaluating the impact of post-operative radiotherapy on high-grade skin cancer

Official title: Usefulness of Post-Operative Radiotherapy in High-grade Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma: an Observational Study

Run by Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo di Pavia · NCT06879964 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing if getting radiation therapy after surgery helps people with high-grade skin cancer live longer and have fewer recurrences compared to those who don't get the treatment.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment120 (estimated)
SponsorFondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo di Pavia
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Pavia, Pavia)
StatusRecruiting
StartedNovember 17, 2023
Main results expectedDecember 2028
Study endsDecember 2028
Registry record updatedMarch 17, 2025
Trial IDNCT06879964 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates include patients diagnosed with high-grade cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma who are eligible for post-operative radiotherapy.

Probably not a fit

Patients who lack sufficient clinical or histological data or cannot undergo proper follow-up may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to assess the effectiveness of post-operative radiotherapy (PORT) in patients with high-grade cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (CSCC). It compares two cohorts: one that receives PORT and another that opts out despite its necessity. The study will evaluate the impact of PORT on recurrence rates and overall survival over a minimum follow-up period of 24 months. The findings could provide valuable insights into the role of PORT in managing this aggressive skin cancer.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could help establish post-operative radiotherapy as a standard treatment to reduce recurrence rates in high-grade CSCC patients.

How similar studies have gone: While few studies have explored the impact of PORT on recurrence rates, this study aims to fill a gap by providing a controlled comparison, making it a novel approach.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* diagnosis of high-grade cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma
* patients eligible for post-operative radiotherapy
* minimum follow-up of 24 months

Exclusion Criteria:

* lack of clinical of histological data
* impossibility of a proper follow-up
* occurrence of intermediate events (i.e., pregnancy)

Where it's running

  • Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, SC Dermatologia
    Pavia, Pavia, Italy
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
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