AI mole checker tested at home – but trial stops early
NCT ID NCT05321784
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a device called the Sklip System, which uses artificial intelligence, could help people at home decide if a mole might be skin cancer. Only one person took part before the study was stopped early. The goal was to see if the AI could match or beat standard methods for spotting cancers like melanoma.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Sklip System (AI-powered dermoscopy device)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could allow people to safely check their own moles at home for skin cancer, reducing unnecessary doctor visits.
- What could go wrong
- The trial was terminated early with only 1 participant, so no reliable conclusions can be drawn. The technology may not be accurate enough for home use.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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OHSU Knight Cancer Institute
Portland, Oregon, 97239, United States
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