Skin basal cell carcinoma

This study tested a new way to treat basal cell carcinoma, a common skin cancer. Instead of surgery, doctors used a jet-injection device to deliver a drug called ALA into the tumor, then activated it with red light. The trial included 16 adults with small, low-risk BCCs and aimed…

This Phase II trial tested the drug vismodegib in 104 people with advanced basal cell carcinoma, a type of skin cancer that had spread or could not be surgically removed. Participants took a daily capsule until their cancer worsened or side effects became too severe. The study me…

This study tested a special skin graft called X A-DERM™ mADM in 16 people who had Mohs surgery to remove skin cancers like basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma. The graft has a micro-textured surface designed to help the wound heal faster and leave a better scar. Resea…

This study tested a new device that delivers targeted radiation to early-stage basal and squamous cell skin cancers. Thirty-six people aged 60 and older received treatment, and researchers tracked how well the cancer was controlled, cosmetic results, and quality of life. The goal…

This study tested whether taking a daily pill called sonidegib for 12 weeks could shrink basal cell carcinomas in cosmetically sensitive areas like the face. The goal was to make surgery less invasive, reduce scarring, or even avoid surgery altogether by using only a topical crea…

This early-phase trial tested the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab in 13 people with advanced basal cell carcinoma of the head and neck. Participants received the drug before and after surgery to see if it could shrink tumors and improve outcomes. The goal was to understand how t…

This study tracked 287 people with advanced skin cancer (squamous cell or basal cell) to see how well the drug cemiplimab works outside of a clinical trial. Researchers measured tumor shrinkage, survival, and side effects. The goal was to understand real-world effectiveness and s…

This study tested a drug called sonidegib in 160 Chinese adults with a type of advanced skin cancer (basal cell carcinoma) that could not be treated with surgery or radiation. The drug is taken as a capsule and works by blocking signals that help cancer grow. The main goal was to…

This study tests a special microscope that lets doctors check if all cancer cells have been removed during surgery for common skin cancers. About 42 adults with head, neck, or skin cancer will take part. The goal is to see if this quick method is as accurate as the standard lab t…

This study tested a non-invasive imaging device called dermal optical coherence tomography (D-OCT) to diagnose basal cell carcinoma (a common skin cancer) around the eye area. Researchers compared its accuracy to standard biopsy results in 210 adults with suspected lesions. The g…

This study tested whether an artificial intelligence (AI) tool could help primary care doctors diagnose skin conditions more accurately. Nine doctors reviewed 30 images of various skin problems, first giving their own diagnosis and then a final diagnosis after seeing the AI's sug…

Researchers are examining skin cancer among people whose jobs involve long hours in the sun. The study uses national administrative and medical records to describe who develops these cancers, including age, sex, region, cancer type, and disability outcomes. The goal is to underst…

This trial tests whether a 15-minute educational video and a list of suggested questions can improve understanding of immunotherapy among patients with advanced cancer and their caregivers. Participants are randomly assigned to receive the educational materials or usual care, and…

This study reviews the medical records of 20 people treated for eyelid carcinomas at a hospital in eastern Morocco. Researchers are examining patient characteristics, tumor types, and surgical approaches to better understand how these cancers present and are managed in this regio…

This study enrolled 500 skin cancer patients in China and analyzed over 1.2 million of their social media posts using artificial intelligence. The goal was to see if AI could detect signs of psychological distress and suicidal thoughts. Researchers hope this approach could lead t…

This study examined 119 people with precancerous or early skin cancer lesions to understand how cells change as they become cancerous. Researchers took small skin samples and analyzed their metabolism and protein markers. The goal was to learn more about the transition from harml…

This study looked at 27 people with advanced basal cell skin cancer who were taking the drug vismodegib. The goal was to see if the amount of drug in their blood was linked to side effects like muscle cramps, hair loss, and taste changes. Researchers monitored patients for 6 mont…

This completed study looked at the long-term safety of the drug sonidegib in 323 adults with a type of skin cancer called locally advanced basal cell carcinoma. Participants took a daily 200 mg pill, and researchers tracked side effects, serious events, and deaths. The goal was t…

This study tested whether combining two noninvasive techniques—a special skin scan (OCT) and sticky tape that collects skin cells—can accurately detect basal cell carcinoma, a common skin cancer. Fifty adults with suspected BCC were scanned and had tape strips taken from the same…

This study looked at whether certain vitamin D receptor gene variations are linked to non-melanoma skin cancer risk in an Alabama population. Researchers compared 200 people aged 50 and older, some with skin cancer and some without, by analyzing their DNA from blood samples. The …