RecruitingNCT01776905

In Vivo Real-time Detection of Circulating Melanoma Cells

Sponsor

University of Arkansas

Enrollment

75 participants

Start Date

Feb 1, 2013

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Melanoma

Summary

The objective of this clinical trial is to determine whether a Photoacoustic flow cytometry (PAFC)-based prototype device can detect circulating tumor cells (CTCs) in the blood of melanoma patients in vivo, in real time, and do so at detection limits at least one order of magnitude below the detection limits of currently existing ex vivo methods.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 80 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study tests a new laser-based device that can detect melanoma (skin cancer) cells circulating in the blood in real time — without needing to draw blood — to help doctors monitor how the cancer is spreading. **You may be eligible if...** - You are between 18 and 80 years old - You have been diagnosed with melanoma (confirmed by a tissue test) - You are able to sit still for about 90 minutes **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have an active infection - You have a serious current medical or surgical condition - You have a brain disorder - You are pregnant or breastfeeding Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Little Rock, Arkansas, United States

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