Melanocytic nevus
MONDO:0005073A neoplasm composed of melanocytes that usually appears as a dark spot on the skin.
Also known as: melanocytic Nevus, melanotic Nevus, mole, mole of skin, nevus
1510 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 17 tagged with Melanocytic nevus itself.
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Browse by category →Sub-types of Melanocytic nevus
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CHILD syndrome 37 trials
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Large congenital melanocytic nevus 7 trials
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Neutrophil actin dysfunction 6 trials
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CLOVES syndrome 5 trials
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Hereditary mucosal leukokeratosis 3 trials
2 sub-types
- White sponge nevus 1 0 trials
- White sponge nevus 2 0 trials
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Benign melanocytic skin nevus 0 trials · 2 incl. sub-types
2 sub-types
- Spitz nevus 2 trials Sub-types →
- Desmoplastic nevus 0 trials Sub-types →
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Blue nevus 1 trial
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Halo nevus 1 trial
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Neurocutaneous melanocytosis 1 trial
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Nevus, epidermal 1 trial
1 sub-type
- Wooly hair nevus 0 trials
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Palpebral nevus 0 trials · 1 incl. sub-types
1 sub-type
- Linear nevus sebaceous syndrome 1 trial
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Angora hair nevus 0 trials
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Becker nevus syndrome 0 trials
1 sub-type
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Nevada syndrome 0 trials
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PENS syndrome 0 trials
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Congenital panfollicular nevus 0 trials
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Conjunctival nevus 0 trials
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Didymosis aplasticosebacea 0 trials
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Intradermal nevus 0 trials
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Linear verrucous nevus syndrome 0 trials
3 sub-types
- Acanthokeratolytic verrucous nevus 0 trials
- Inflammatory linear verrucous epidermal nevus 0 trials
- Verrucous nevus 0 trials
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Nevus comedonicus syndrome 0 trials
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Nevus of Ito 0 trials
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Nevus of Ota 0 trials
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Phakomatosis pigmentokeratotica 0 trials
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Pigmented spindle cell nevus 0 trials
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Scalp syndrome 0 trials
Most studied deeper sub-types
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New hope for brain lining cancer: immunotherapy injected directly into spinal fluid
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing whether the immunotherapy drug nivolumab can help people with melanoma or lung cancer that has spread to the leptomeninges (the lining of the brain and spinal cord). The drug is given both through a vein and directly into the spinal fluid via a l…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 21, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Astrophysics meets dermatology: AI that maps moles like stars to catch melanoma early
Diagnosis OngoingThis study tests an AI tool called MoleGazer that uses total body photography to track moles over time, similar to how astrophysicists map the night sky. The goal is to automatically spot new or changing moles that could be early signs of melanoma. Researchers are recruiting peop…
Sponsor: Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Sticky patch could replace needle biopsies for Kids' moles
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study is testing a painless, sticker-like skin test in 100 children and teens with suspicious moles. The test looks for certain genetic markers (PRAME and LINC) to see if they match the results from a standard biopsy. The goal is to learn if this noninvasive method can help …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC