New approach may shrink skin cancers before surgery, reducing scars
NCT ID NCT03534947
First seen Nov 18, 2025 · Last updated May 22, 2026 · Updated 27 times
Summary
This study tested giving a daily pill called sonidegib for 12 weeks before surgery or a cream for people with basal cell carcinoma in cosmetically sensitive areas like the face. The goal was to see if the pill could shrink tumors enough to make surgery less scarring or even avoid it. Sixteen adults with this type of skin cancer took part, and researchers measured tumor changes using special imaging and biopsies.
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Melanoma Institute Australia
North Sydney, New South Wales, 2060, Australia
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