AI assistant helps GPs spot skin cancer and avoid unnecessary referrals
NCT ID NCT07429123
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether an artificial intelligence (AI) tool could help primary care doctors more accurately diagnose skin conditions and decide which patients need to see a skin specialist. 131 adults with various skin issues, including possible skin cancer, took part. Doctors took photos of the skin and used the AI as a second opinion. The goal was to see if the tool improved diagnosis and reduced unnecessary specialist visits.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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131 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jun 2022
- Finished
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Jan 2024
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
Who can take part
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Who is studied
The study population is drawn from adult patients presenting with dermatological concerns at two primary care centers in the Madrid region: Centro de Salud de Majadahonda and Centro de Salud de Pozuelo. These participants are residents within the catchment areas of these clinics, with Hospital Universitario Puerta de Hierro Majadahonda serving as their reference hospital for specialized dermatology care. The source population consists of individuals in a real-world clinical setting undergoing preliminary assessment by primary care practitioners (PCPs) for potential referral to specialized dermatology services. This diverse cohort is intended to represent a typical population affected by various skin pathologies, specifically including tumoral (benign and malignant), inflammatory, and infectious conditions. Participants are identified and recruited during routine medical visits whenever a skin-related pathology is suspected.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Tumor pathology: * Benign: * Histiocytoma * Seborrheic keratosis * Angiomas * Precancerous: * Actinic keratosis * Suspected malignancy: * Basal cell carcinoma * Squamous cell carcinoma * Pigmented lesions: * Melanocytic nevus * Malignant melanoma * Inflammatory pathology: * Psoriasis * Atopic dermatitis * Urticaria * Hidradenitis suppurativa * Lichen planus * Infectious pathology: * Viral warts * Molluscs * Herpes simplex * Patients aged 18 years or older. * Patients who have signed the informed consent for the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients under 18 years of age. * Pregnant patients. * Patients who, in the opinion of the researcher, will not comply with the study procedures.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Puerta de Hierro Majadahonda University Hospital
Majadahonda, Madrid, Spain
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