Radial Forearm Donor Site Closure (NCT05740033)
Functional and Aesthetic Outcomes of Radial Forearm Free Flap Closure Using Split-Thickness Skin Graft vs Primary Closure; a Randomized Control Trial
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The radial forearm free flap (RFFF) is widely used in head and neck reconstruction. Its thinness, pliability, pedicle length, and vessel size are particularly suited for oropharyngeal and oral cavity reconstruction. Concerns about aesthetic and functional morbidity at the donor site have given rise to various techniques of closing the donor site, two of which are the split-thickness skin graft (STSG), taken from the thigh, and the hatchet flap, which uses a local flap within the radial forearm. This RCT will determine whether retrospectively reported improvements to aesthetic and functional outcomes for STSG patients are greater compared to hatchet flap patients.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Vancouver General Hospital — Vancouver, British Columbia
Age range: 18 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Split-Thickness Skin Graft for Radial Forearm Donor Site Closure (PROCEDURE)
- Hatchet Flap for Radial Forearm Donor Site Closure (PROCEDURE)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- Vancouver General Hospital — Vancouver, British Columbia
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (604) 875-4126
Email: eitan.prisman@ubc.ca
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.