Could a special camera replace the scalpel for skin cancer diagnosis?
NCT ID NCT00588315
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study is testing a new, non-invasive camera that takes detailed images of skin lesions to see if it can detect skin cancer without needing a biopsy. Researchers are collecting images from nearly 1,900 people with skin lesions and comparing them to standard biopsy results. The goal is to develop a technique that improves early detection and reduces unnecessary skin biopsies.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
What this could lead to
If successful, this imaging method could allow doctors to spot skin cancer earlier without cutting the skin, reducing the need for many biopsies.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study collecting images, not testing a treatment. It is still early, and the technique may not prove accurate enough to replace biopsies in practice.
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Locations
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Basking Ridge (Consent only)
Basking Ridge, New Jersey, United States
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
New York, New York, 10065, United States
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Hauppauge (Consent only)
Hauppauge, New York, 11788, United States
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Westchester (Consent only)
Harrison, New York, 10604, United States