Skin lesion study using special microscope and genetics
Part of Cancer, Skin clinical trials.
This study looks at skin spots that might be unusual moles or early melanoma using a special microscope that sees deep into the skin. It aims to match these microscope images with genetic information to better understand these spots.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have a skin spot that your doctor thinks might be an unusual mole or melanoma and is already planning to remove it.
- You agree to participate and sign a consent form.
- The spot must have been checked with a dermoscope and a special microscope (reflectance confocal microscopy) and looks suspicious.
- You must not have any condition that prevents you from giving informed consent.
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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