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NCT Number: NCT06598137

Study to Examine Lesions of the Skin Using Confocal Laser Microscopy

Using ex-vivo confocal laser scanning microscopy, a reliable statement can be made about the extent, histological structure and possible significance of a skin change without having to send tissue samples for demanding and lengthy histological examinations.

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This study is active but is not currently recruiting participants.

Key information

Conditions

Benign Skin Tumor Basal Cell Carcinoma Carcinoma Carcinoma, Basal Cell Melanoma Neoplasms Neoplasms by Histologic Type Neoplasms by Site Neoplasms, Basal Cell Neoplasms, Germ Cell and Embryonal Neoplasms, Glandular and Epithelial Neoplasms, Nerve Tissue Neoplasms, Squamous Cell Neuroectodermal Tumors Neuroendocrine Tumors Nevi and Melanomas Skin Diseases Skin Neoplasms Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases Squamous Cell Cancer

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Clinic for Dermatology and Allergy LMU Munich

Munich, Bavaria, 80337, Germany

About this study

Using ex-vivo confocal laser scanning microscopy, a reliable statement can be made about the extent, histological structure and possible significance of a skin change without having to send tissue samples for demanding and lengthy histological examinations.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Patients with benign and malignant skin tumors

Exclusion criteria

  • Patients unable to consent

Treatment and study plan

Ex vivo confocal laser microscopy

Procedure

Using ex-vivo confocal laser scanning microscopy, a reliable statement can be made about the extent, histological structure and possible significance of a skin change without having to send tissue samples for demanding and lengthy histological examinations.

Primary outcomes

  1. Reaching the planned number of patients >640

    Time frame: approx. 1-4 years

    Reaching the planned number of patients >640

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

LMU Klinikum

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Multicenter, Prospective Study to Examine Pigmented, Non-pigmented, Tumorous and Inflammatory Lesions of the Skin With Regard to Cut Margin Control, Differentiation, Grading and Tumor Thickness Using Confocal Laser Microscopy

Important dates

Study start
2024
Primary completion
2027
Study completion
2028
First posted
Sep 19, 2024
Registry last updated
Sep 25, 2024

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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