New skin patch aims to zap cancer without surgery

NCT ID NCT04480645

First seen Mar 28, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 6 times

Summary

This early study tested a new radioactive patch (CivaDerm) for treating common skin cancers like basal cell and squamous cell carcinoma. Ten adults with small tumors on their trunk or limbs received the patch to deliver targeted radiation to the skin surface. The main goal was to check for serious skin side effects and see how well the dose reaches the tumor.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CivaDerm Oncology PLLC

    Morrisville, North Carolina, 27560, United States

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