New handheld scanner could help surgeons see skin cancer edges without cutting

NCT ID NCT07182240

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This pilot study is testing a handheld imaging device called LC-OCT to see if it can clearly show the edges of basal cell skin cancers before Mohs surgery. Researchers will enroll 60 adults who are already scheduled for Mohs surgery. The goal is to find out if the images are good enough to help surgeons plan the first cut, potentially reducing the number of tissue layers removed.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

LC-OCT imaging device

What this could lead to

If successful, this could give surgeons a noninvasive way to see skin cancer borders before surgery, potentially reducing the number of cuts needed.

What could go wrong

This is a small pilot study with only 60 people, so results may not apply to everyone. The imaging might not be clear enough to replace current methods.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

basal cell carcinoma

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center

    RECRUITING

    Buffalo, New York, 14263, United States