Laser guided by High-Tech camera could zap skin cancer with less scarring
NCT ID NCT04744935
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a laser, guided by a special camera (OCT), can effectively treat basal cell carcinoma, a common skin cancer. About 40 adults with confirmed BCC will receive the laser treatment. The goal is to see if the cancer is completely removed, potentially offering a less invasive option with better cosmetic results.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- 1064 nm long-pulse Nd:YAG laser
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could offer a precise, less invasive treatment for basal cell carcinoma with better cosmetic outcomes.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 40 participants. The laser may not clear all cancer cells, and long-term effectiveness is unknown.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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UCI Health Dermatology Clinic
Irvine, California, 92617, United States
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