New study aims to read skin cancer depth from photos
NCT ID NCT07384949
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks back at 238 patients with a common skin cancer called squamous cell carcinoma. Researchers will compare special skin photos (dermoscopic images) with lab results from removed tumors. The goal is to see if certain features in the photos can tell how deep the cancer has grown, which could help guide treatment decisions in the future.
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 could help doctors better predict tumor depth from skin images, potentially reducing the need for some biopsies.
- What could go wrong
- This is a retrospective, observational study, so it cannot prove cause and effect. Results may not apply to all patients or change current practice directly.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Health Sciences, Istanbul Training and Research Hospital, Department of Dermatology
Istanbul, FATİH, 34098, Turkey (Türkiye)
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