Sound waves vs freezing for common skin cancers
Part of Cancer clinical trials.
This study compares two non-surgical treatments—high-intensity focused ultrasound (using sound waves to destroy cancer cells) and cryotherapy (freezing)—for certain types of skin cancer on the body. If you have basal cell carcinoma or Bowen's disease, this trial may help show which treatment works better.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older.
- Your skin spot must be located between your neck and knees (not on your face, head, genitals, hands, or below the knee).
- You must have one of these confirmed diagnoses: superficial basal cell carcinoma up to 2 cm, nodular basal cell carcinoma up to 1.5 cm, or Bowen's disease up to 2 cm.
- Your spot must not look aggressive or high-risk under examination (no signs of squamous cell carcinoma or other concerning features).
- You cannot have Gorlin syndrome, and you cannot be pregnant or breastfeeding.
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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