Melanoma risk in families and individuals
Part of Cancer, Genetic & congenital, Skin clinical trials.
This study looks at people and families with a high risk of melanoma, especially if it runs in the family or is linked to certain genetic conditions. The goal is to better understand what causes melanoma and how to detect it earlier.
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Who can take part
- You must be at least 4 weeks old.
- You or a family member must have a history of melanoma, especially if it was unusual, occurred at a young age, or involved multiple cases in the family.
- You or a family member must have a known or suspected genetic or congenital condition that increases melanoma risk, such as giant congenital nevi or dysplastic nevi.
- You or a family member must have a history of certain other cancers or conditions like retinoblastoma, Hodgkin's lymphoma, or an immunodeficiency syndrome.
- You must be able to provide informed consent yourself or have a legal guardian who can.
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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