Can your genes predict melanoma? new study seeks answers
NCT ID NCT00040352
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Apr 29, 2026 · Updated 21 times
Summary
This study aims to understand why some people and families are more likely to develop melanoma, a serious skin cancer. Researchers will collect medical history, blood or cheek cell samples, and skin samples from up to 3,000 participants with a personal or family history of melanoma. The goal is to identify genetic and environmental factors that increase risk, which could help with future prevention and early detection.
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National Cancer Institute (NCI)
RECRUITINGBethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States
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National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
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