CompletedNot Applicable

Spectral Diagnosis of Cutaneous Malignancy

United States350 participantsStarted 2007-04

Plain-language summary

The goal of this clinical research study is to evaluate the use of an imaging technology called spectral diagnosis. Researchers want to find out if a special spectral-diagnosis probe can be used to detect skin cancers.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion criteria

. Male or Female and over 18 years of age.
. Patients undergoing an examination of their skin
. Patients with a lesion(s) in one of the five categories: basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, pre-cancer lesions, pigmented lesions, and benign lesions
. Patients whose lesion also warrants a biopsy.
. Signed informed consent document.

Exclusion criteria

. Patients with absence of skin lesion(s) in one of the five categories.
. Patients whose identified lesion did not need a biopsy.
. Patients who did not sign the informed consent and agree to participate.

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Spectroscopic features of skin lesions in vivo

Timeframe: Preparing lesion, imaging it, and collecting the light signals should take about 10-15 minutes per lesion.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT00476905

SponsorM.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2018-11-20

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