Could skipping a lymph node test be just as good for older melanoma patients?
NCT ID NCT07068074
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether older adults (75+) with early-stage melanoma can safely skip an extra lymph node biopsy after their main surgery. The goal is to see if the simpler surgery alone works just as well and improves overall well-being. About 428 participants will be followed to compare quality of life and health outcomes.
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UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15232, United States
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