Safety and Avoidance of Futile Excisions Through Skin Tele-triage (NCT05982600) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Safety and Avoidance of Futile Excisions Through Skin Tele-triage
Denmark5 participantsStarted 2023-09-01
Plain-language summary
The goal of this study is to estimate the triage values, efficiency and safety of tele-dermoscopic triage of skin lesions suspected of melanoma. The main question\[s\] it aims to answer are:
* What is the rate of correct patient management by a single, 2, 3 and 5 dermatologists.
* What is the consequence for the patients if teledermoscopic triage is implemented, in termes of missed melanomas and reduced unnecessary excisions/biopsies.
Retrospectively included patients will have their skin lesions re-examined by setups of 1, 2, 3 and 5 tele-dermoscopists who will assign a tentative diagnosis and a recommended clinical action.
The investigators will compare the rate of correct patient management between the different setups.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 80 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Referred to the Department of Plastic Surgery at Herlev Hospital because of suspicion of melanoma
* Clinical and dermoscopic images registered in Dermloop
* Histopathological diagnosis available for the lesion
Exclusion Criteria:
* The patient's images cannot be anonymized adequately
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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
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Triage Values
Timeframe: Immediately after all participants have completed the evaluations