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Imaging Techniques for Melanoma Detection
Study Summary
This trial is testing how well 3 different portable imaging systems work in finding melanomas before they can spread.
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- People of any race can participate, but we expect most participants to be Non-Hispanic whites because they are more likely to have melanoma and other skin cancers.You are allergic to the anesthetic lidocaine.People who have been seen at OHSU Dermatology clinics or through OHSU e-visit and e-consult platforms for a skin lesion that needs a biopsy for skin cancer.If you have been told by a healthcare provider at the PDX Skincare Festival at OHSU that you have a suspicious mole needing a biopsy, you may be able to take part in this study.I am between 18 and 80 years old.I was screened for skin cancer at the War on Skin Cancer event and was told I have benign or atypical moles.I was screened for skin cancer at the OHSU event and was told I have benign or atypical moles.
- Group 1: Screening (imaging, biopsy)
- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are participants younger than 55 years of age acceptable for this research?
"Based on the prerequisites for this experiment, participants must be between 18 and 80 years old."
What clinical conditions could be treated with the help of Confocal Microscopy?
"Confocal Microscopy is a technique employed to treat cervical syndrome, minor burn incidents and transplantation operations."
What findings have been previously established through Confocal Microscopy?
"As of now, 119 clinical trials focusing on the use of Confocal Microscopy in medical treatment are underway. 31 of those studies have already progressed to their final phase, with most being located in Calgary, Alberta and a total 1096 sites running relevant research."
Is this research project actively seeking participants at the moment?
"Indeed, according to clinicaltrials.gov the trial is currently open for enrollment. It was first uploaded on May 18th 2018 and most recently updated on October 17th 2022. The study seeks 100 patients from a single site."
Are there any certain individuals that are more suitable for this medical research?
"This research endeavour is taking in 100 individuals between the ages of 18 and 80 who have carcinoma. Qualified participants must meet a few requirements, such as having gone through the free skin cancer screening at either the PDX Skincare Festival or War on Skin Cancer event hosted by Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) during 2021/2022; being informed by an OHSU provider that they have a pigmented lesion for which biopsy is recommended; age range between 18-80; being identified in OHSU Dermatology clinics or via e-visit and e-consult platforms with need of skin"
What is the total number of participants involved in this experiment?
"Affirmative. The information held on clinicaltrials.gov demonstrates that this medical experiment, which was first published on May 18th 2018, is still open for enrolment. A total of 100 participants are needed to be recruited from one centre."
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