Can ultrasound catch skin cancer spread earlier?
NCT ID NCT05956795
First seen Mar 22, 2026 · Last updated Apr 24, 2026 · Updated 5 times
Summary
This study looked at using regular ultrasound scans to monitor lymph nodes in patients with high-risk skin cancer on the head or neck. The goal was to see if this approach could detect cancer spread earlier than standard care. Only one person enrolled before the study was stopped, so no firm conclusions can be drawn.
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Locations
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Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore, Maryland, 21287, United States
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Sibley Memorial Hospital
Washington D.C., District of Columbia, 20016, United States
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