Detecting Melanoma Cells in Blood

In Vivo Real-time Detection of Circulating Melanoma Cells

Recruiting Observational Study
Melanoma
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. Healthy Volunteers Welcome You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part. No Study Drug Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
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At a Glance
Age
18 – 80
Sex
Any
Study type
Observational
Participants needed
75 (estimated)
Sponsor
University of Arkansas · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for melanoma patients to see if a new device can detect cancer cells in their blood. Participants will need to sit still for 90 minutes during the test.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I am between 18 and 80 years old.
  • I have a diagnosed case of melanoma.
  • I can provide a signed consent form.
  • I can sit still for 90 minutes.

You may not be able to join if

  • I have an active infection.
  • I have a serious medical condition.
  • I have been diagnosed with organic brain syndrome.
  • I am pregnant or breastfeeding.

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial

The objective of this clinical trial is to determine whether a Photoacoustic flow cytometry (PAFC)-based prototype device can detect circulating tumor cells (CTCs) in the blood of melanoma patients in vivo, in real time, and do so at detection limits at least one order of magnitude below the detection limits of currently existing ex vivo methods.

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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18 to 80 years * Histological documented diagnosis of melanoma * Signed informed consent form approved by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Institutional Review Board (IRB) * Must be able to sit still for 90 minutes Exclusion Criteria: * Active infec…
Contacts

Jumin Sunde, MD

501-526-6990

Jsunde2@uams.edu

CONTACT

Daniel Dunham

5016868274

ddunham@uams.edu

CONTACT