Comparative Microarray Analysis in Primary Cutaneous Malignant Melanoma

November 5, 2012 updated by: Michael Sand, Ruhr University of Bochum

Comparative Microarray Analysis of microRNA Expression Profiles in Primary Cutaneous Malignant Melanoma, Cutaneous Malignant Melanoma Metastases and Benign Melanocytic Naevi

Perturbations in microRNA (miRNA) expression profiles has been reported for cutaneous malignant melanoma (CMM). This study will be an exploratory analysis by miRNA expression profiling using microarrays.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Perturbations in microRNA (miRNA) expression profiles has been reported for cutaneous malignant melanoma (CMM). With regards to a rapidly growing number of newly discovered miRNA sequences, the availability of up-to-date miRNA expression profiles for primary cutaneous malignant melanoma (PCMM), cutaneous malignant melanoma metastases (CMMM) and benign melanocytic naevi (BMN) is limited. Patients with PCMM, CMMM and BMN are included in the study to perform an exploratory analysis by miRNA expression profiling using microarrays. Expression levels of miRNA candidates will be validated by TaqMan real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR).

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

21

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Germany
    • NRW
      • Bochum, NRW, Germany, 44791
        • Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology, Ruhr-University Bochum

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

1 year and older (Child, Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Patients with

  • Primary Cutaneous Malignant Melanoma
  • Cutaneous Malignant Melanoma Metastases
  • Benign Melanocytic Naevi

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Primary Cutaneous Malignant Melanoma
  • Cutaneous Malignant Melanoma Metastases
  • Benign Melanocytic Naevi

Exclusion Criteria:

- Other Skin Cancer than Primary Cutaneous Malignant Melanoma

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
Benign Melanocytic Nevi
Procedure: Biopsy
Biopsy
Primary Cutaneous Malignant Melanoma
Procedure: Biopsy
Biopsy
Cutaneous Malignant Melanoma Metastases
Procedure: Biopsy
Biopsy

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Ruhr University of Bochum

Investigators

  • Study Director: Falk G Bechara, PD Dr., Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology, Ruhr-University Bochum
  • Study Chair: Peter Altmeyer, Prof. Dr., Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology, Ruhr-University Bochum

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

December 1, 2011

Primary Completion (Actual)

January 1, 2012

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

November 26, 2011

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 29, 2011

First Posted (Estimate)

November 30, 2011

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

November 6, 2012

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 5, 2012

Last Verified

November 1, 2012

More Information

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • microRNA5

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