New skin camera could spot moles without cutting
NCT ID NCT04566302
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a new type of microscope called SECM to see if it can take clear pictures of pigmented skin lesions like moles. Sixteen healthy adults with moles on their forearms had their skin imaged with both a standard dermatoscope and the SECM device. The goal was simply to see if the SECM could produce quality images, not to diagnose or treat any condition.
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 imaging method could help doctors examine skin lesions more easily without needing a biopsy.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small pilot study with only 16 people, so results may not apply to everyone. The device is still experimental and not yet proven to be better than current methods.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States
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