New ultrasound technique aims to improve skin cancer surgery outcomes
NCT ID NCT07361666
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether using a high-frequency ultrasound before surgery for common skin cancers on the head and neck can help surgeons remove the entire tumor the first time. About 400 adults with basal or squamous cell skin cancer will be in the study. Some will get the standard skin exam before surgery, and others will also get the ultrasound. The goal is to see if the ultrasound leads to fewer cases where cancer cells are left behind and lowers the chance of the cancer coming back within 5 years.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 400 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Dec 2025
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Nov 2033
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A government agency
The lead sponsor is a government body.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
This study will include all eligible cutaneous basal cell carcinomas (BCC) and cutaneous squamous cell carcinomas (cSCC) of the head and neck surgically treated at the Department of Otolaryngology. Each eligible lesion will constitute an independent study case. In patients with multiple tumors, each lesion may be included separately if it meets all inclusion criteria. Participation requires informed, written consent from the patient after reviewing the Patient Information Sheet.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- 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: * Cutaneous lesion located in the head and neck region with a preoperative diagnosis of basal cell carcinoma (BCC) or squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), established by dermoscopy or biopsy, and qualified for surgical excision with curative intent. * patient age of 18 years or older. * Ability of patient to provide voluntary, informed, written consent for participation in the study. * Confirmation that the patient has read and understood the Patient Information Sheet. Exclusion Criteria: * Excisional biopsies without radical intent. * Lack of histopathologic confirmation of BCC or SCC in the postoperative specimen (incorrect dermoscopic qualification). * Inability to perform radical surgical excision due to excessive tumor extent, poor general condition of the patient, or lack of patient consent for surgery. * Pregnancy.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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National Medical Institute of the Ministry of the Interior and Administration in Warsaw
Warsaw, Masovian Voivodeship, 02-507, Poland
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