Scientists track fuel use in melanoma to uncover spread secrets

NCT ID NCT06400550

First seen Jun 07, 2026 · Last updated Jun 14, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study looks at how melanoma tumors use energy (sugar) to grow and spread. Researchers will give a special sugar infusion during surgery to track it in the tumor. 400 adults with melanoma will join to help find clues about which tumors are more likely to spread.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

    RECRUITING

    Dallas, Texas, 75390, United States

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

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