Expert eye test: can pathologists agree on melanoma?

NCT ID NCT05712551

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study brought together four expert skin pathologists to see how well they agree when diagnosing moles that might be melanoma. The goal was to create a reliable standard for future research. The experts reviewed images and discussed tricky cases to reach a consensus.

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 could help create a more reliable 'gold standard' for diagnosing melanoma, improving future research and training.

What could go wrong

This is a very small study with only 4 experts, so results may not apply broadly. It focuses on agreement, not on patient outcomes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

melanoma

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Herlev University Hospital

    Herlev, 2730, Denmark