Magnetic tracer could replace radioactive dye in melanoma surgery
NCT ID NCT07552597
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Sep 04, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This phase 3 trial tests whether a magnetic tracer (Magtrace) works as well as the standard radioactive dye plus blue dye for finding sentinel lymph nodes in people with melanoma. About 254 adults having surgery for melanoma will receive both tracers and be randomly assigned to have one method used first. The goal is to see if the magnetic method can reliably identify the first lymph nodes where cancer might spread, potentially offering a safer, needle-free alternative.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Phase 3
Large-scale testing in a bigger group. Usually the last step before a treatment can be approved.
- Participants
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About 254 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Oct 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2030
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A government agency
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Who can take part
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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: 1. Male or female aged above 18 years 2. Signed and dated written informed consent before the start of specific protocol procedures 3. Histologically confirmed melanoma planned for wide local excision and sentinel lymph node biopsy Exclusion Criteria: 1. Pregnant or breast-feeding 2. Inability to undergo any of the study procedures 3. Iron overload disease 4. Known hypersensitivity to iron or dextran compounds
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