Melanoma in the young: new study seeks answers
NCT ID NCT06994208
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This observational study is looking at 25 adults aged 18 to 39 who have been diagnosed with melanoma. Researchers want to find out how common melanoma is in this age group and identify risk factors, skin features, and genetic changes linked to the disease. The goal is to better understand melanoma in younger people, not to test a new treatment.
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 study could help identify risk factors and genetic markers for melanoma in young adults, potentially improving early detection and prevention strategies.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, single-center observational study with only 25 participants, so findings may not apply to broader populations. It does not test any treatment.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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E.O. Ospedali Galliera
RECRUITINGGenoa, Liguria, 16128, Italy
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