Iron liquid to locate lymph nodes in melanoma surgery
Part of Cancer, Skin clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a special magnetic liquid (iron) can help doctors find and check the first lymph node that melanoma might spread to. It aims to make the surgery more precise and might be an option for patients with melanoma planned for this type of surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have a confirmed diagnosis of melanoma (a type of skin cancer)
- You are scheduled to have surgery to remove the melanoma and check nearby lymph nodes
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding
- You do not have an iron overload disease (too much iron in your body)
- You do not have a known allergy to iron or dextran compounds
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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