Tiny study tests oxygen measurement in skin cancers
NCT ID NCT03716193
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a method called EPR oximetry to measure oxygen levels in skin tumors. Only 3 people took part before the study was stopped early. The goal was to see if this technique could track how tumors respond to oxygen therapy and standard cancer treatments.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- oxygen
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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3 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Oct 2019
- Finished
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Mar 2022
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 90 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Pathology-proven (histology or cytology) malignancy of any histology and site of origin * Visible tumor (primary or metastasis) involving the skin of at least 6 mm in diameter * Negative serum or urine pregnancy test within 72 hours prior to registration for women of childbearing potential Exclusion Criteria: * Implanted electric, magnetic or mechanically activated devices like a pacemaker, defibrillator, nerve stimulator, cochlear implant or portable infusion pump. Also individuals who have any non-MRI compatible implants * Individuals who have a ferromagnetic foreign body located in their body * Prior adverse reaction to a charcoal product (e.g., a local hypersensitive response from a black tattoo or from ingestion of activated charcoal) * Prior adverse reaction to gum Arabic, which is an ingredient in the India ink * Prior allergic reaction to medical adhesives * Psychiatric illness/social situations that would limit compliance with study requirements * Pregnant or lactating women. There is no known harm to the woman or her fetus from participating; this is precautionary only
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Todd Tenenholz
Morgantown, West Virginia, 26506, United States
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