Drug Screening of Cutaneous Lesions of Squamous Cell Carcinoma (NCT06782399) | Clinical Trial Compass
By InvitationEarly Phase 1
Drug Screening of Cutaneous Lesions of Squamous Cell Carcinoma
United States25 participantsStarted 2025-10-01
Plain-language summary
This research study is studying the effect of different drugs as possible treatments for squamous cell carcinoma (SCC).
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Participants must have clinical diagnosis of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma or metastatic squamous cell carcinoma with cutaneous involvement supported by histological evaluation of skin lesions based upon available clinical data including pathology reports from non-study institution (if applicable)
* Participants must have visible cutaneous disease. Skin lesions situated in a previously irradiated area are considered measurable if progression has been demonstrated in such lesions.
* A single lesion is amenable to placement of one or multiple devices in terms of lesion size and location, as assessed by dermatologist (minimum lesion diameter of 1.0 cm).
* Washout period from previous treatments is not necessary.
* Age minimum of age 18. Because of limited incidence of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma in the pediatric population, children are excluded from this study.
* ECOG performance status ≤2 (Karnofsky ≥60%, see Appendix A).
* Participants will undergo laboratory testing within 28 days prior to the procedure. Participants must have marrow function as defined below:
absolute neutrophil count ≥500/mcL platelets ≥50,000/mcL
* Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected participants on effective anti-retroviral therapy with undetectable viral load within 6 months are eligible for this trial.
* For participants with evidence of chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection, the HBV viral load must be undetectable on suppressive therapy, if indicated.
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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
1
Feasibility of analysis
Timeframe: through study completion, an average of 1 year
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Cell death index measurement
Timeframe: through study completion, an average of 1 year