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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Smartphone screening could catch skin cancer sooner
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a telemedicine tool can help primary care doctors find skin cancer earlier. About 1,440 people with suspicious moles or lesions will have their skin checked remotely. The goal is to see if this approach can spot malignancies that might otherwise be m…
Sponsor: Institute of Health Information and Statistics of the Czech Republic • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New pill could ease pain after wisdom tooth surgery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis Phase 2 trial tests a single oral dose of LY4515100 against a placebo in 212 people with moderate-to-severe pain after having their wisdom teeth removed. The goal is to see if the drug safely reduces pain intensity and how quickly it works. Participants stay in a research un…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Birthmark removal may boost Kids' Well-Being, study hopes to prove
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at children with congenital melanocytic nevi (large birthmarks) who choose to have them surgically removed. Researchers want to see if removal improves quality of life and reduces feelings of being stigmatized. About 100 children aged 9 months to 16 years will be…
Sponsor: University Children's Hospital, Zurich • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Scientists dig into DNA of moles to uncover hidden mutations
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects moles and blood samples from 50 adults to analyze the genetic mutations that cause moles to form. Researchers will compare DNA from mole tissue with normal DNA from blood to find specific changes. No treatments or interventions are given—the goal is purely to …
Sponsor: University of California, Davis • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Major study launches to unravel risks of birthmarks
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 819 children under 2 years old who have medium to giant congenital nevi (pigmented birthmarks). Researchers will track neurological development, melanoma risk, and quality of life over time. The goal is to create better monitoring and treatment guidelines for t…
Sponsor: Nantes University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study combines skin scans and DNA to catch melanoma earlier
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at 200 people with suspicious moles that are already scheduled for removal. Researchers will use a special microscope (reflectance confocal microscopy) to take detailed images of the moles and then compare those images with genetic tests from the removed tissue. …
Sponsor: University of Modena and Reggio Emilia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC