Purpose of this Study
We are doing this study to collect information about an experimental test that is done during melanoma biopsies. Using this test, we may identify melanoma in the lymph nodes that is at a lower risk of being found in patients.
Who Can Participate?
Eligibility
Adults ages 18+ who:
- Have melanoma
- Are getting a lymph node biopsy at Duke
For more information about who can join this study, please contact the study team at felecia.walton@duke.edu.
- Have melanoma
- Are getting a lymph node biopsy at Duke
For more information about who can join this study, please contact the study team at felecia.walton@duke.edu.
What is Involved?
If you agree to participate, you will:
- Give a part of the melanoma biopsy tissue that has already been removed from your skin
- Have data collected from your upcoming surgery and at some of your follow-up visits to the clinic
- Complete a survey at three timepoints over a 6-month period.
- Give a part of the melanoma biopsy tissue that has already been removed from your skin
- Have data collected from your upcoming surgery and at some of your follow-up visits to the clinic
- Complete a survey at three timepoints over a 6-month period.
Study Details
Full Title
MElanoma Research Lymph node prediction Implementation National_001
Principal Investigator
Georgia
Beasley
Protocol Number
PRO00109784
Enrollment Status
OPEN TO ACCRUAL