Missing fine hairs around eye may signal skin cancer
NCT ID NCT03382704
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study aimed to see if losing tiny, fine hairs (vellus hairs) on the eyelid could be a sign of skin cancer. Researchers planned to check patients before a biopsy and compare hair loss with the biopsy result. The study was withdrawn before it started, so no data was collected.
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 give doctors a simple, non-invasive clue to help decide which eyelid lumps are likely cancerous.
- What could go wrong
- The study was withdrawn before enrolling any participants, so no results are available. The idea remains untested.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion
Edinburgh, Midlothian, EH3 9HA, United Kingdom
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