Melanoma Trial, Recruiting
Who may be able to join
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Who might be able to join this trial:
- You must sign and date a written consent form agreeing to take part in the trial
- You have been diagnosed with a type of skin cancer that is not melanoma — specifically basal cell carcinoma (BCC) or squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), confirmed by a tissue sample (biopsy)
- Your skin cancer is at a certain stage of growth or spread (classified as T2 or higher according to standard cancer staging)
- Your tumor is no more than 2cm deep, as measured on a pathology report or scan
- If your cancer has come back in the same area, it is allowed as long as your first treatment (other than radiotherapy) was more than 6 months ago
- You are 65 years of age or older
- You are reasonably active and able to care for yourself, and your doctors expect you to live for more than 6 months
- Your case must be reviewed at a specific Swiss medical network tumor conference (confirm with trial site)
Who may not be able to join:
- Your skin cancer is a type other than BCC or SCC
- Your tumor is at an early stage (T1) or has spread to nearby lymph nodes
- Your tumor remains after surgery, or you need treatment after an operation to remove remaining cancer cells
- Your tumor has grown into sensitive or critical areas of the body (confirm with trial site)
- You have multiple tumor spots that are too widespread to be treated within a single treatment area
- You have received chemotherapy or immunotherapy within the last month, or are currently receiving it
- You have a connective tissue disorder, such as scleroderma or lupus
- Your tumor is located within or very close to (within 3cm of) an area of your body that has previously been treated with radiation
- You are taking medication that suppresses your immune system
- You have tattoos in the area that would be treated with radiation
- You have increased sensitivity to light, either due to a medical condition like porphyria or because of medications that make you more sensitive to light
Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.
Based on publicly available eligibility criteria from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before acting. This is not medical advice.
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Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 2 July 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.