Confocal Microscopy of Benign and Malignant Skin Tumors
June 27, 2010 updated by: Sheba Medical Center
The investigators speculate that this tool may be used as an alternative and convenient non-invasive diagnostic of skin cancer.
Study Overview
Study Type
Observational
Enrollment (Anticipated)
60
Participation Criteria
Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.
Eligibility Criteria
Ages Eligible for Study
18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Genders Eligible for Study
All
Sampling Method
Non-Probability Sample
Study Population
Men and women over the age of 18
- Skin lesion suspected to either BCC,SCC etc
Description
Inclusion Criteria:
- Men and women over the age of 18
- Skin lesion suspected to either BCC or SCC etc
- Patient was referred for biopsy diagnostic/therapeutic before hand, and regardless of confocal microscope examination, according to the clinical consideration of physician
Exclusion Criteria:
- Pregnant women
- Children
Study Plan
This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.
How is the study designed?
Design Details
Cohorts and Interventions
Group / Cohort |
Intervention / Treatment |
|---|---|
|
all study Population
all
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non-invasive imaging
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What is the study measuring?
Primary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Time Frame |
|---|---|
|
efficacy of a confocal microscope as a diagnostic tool
Time Frame: 1 year
|
1 year
|
Collaborators and Investigators
This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.
Sponsor
Investigators
- Principal Investigator: Aviv Barzilai, Dr., Sheba Medical Center
Study record dates
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Study Major Dates
Study Start
November 1, 2009
Primary Completion (Anticipated)
November 1, 2010
Study Completion (Anticipated)
November 1, 2010
Study Registration Dates
First Submitted
November 2, 2009
First Submitted That Met QC Criteria
November 8, 2009
First Posted (Estimate)
November 10, 2009
Study Record Updates
Last Update Posted (Estimate)
June 29, 2010
Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria
June 27, 2010
Last Verified
June 1, 2010
More Information
Terms related to this study
Additional Relevant MeSH Terms
Other Study ID Numbers
- SHEBA-09-7295-AB-CTIL
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