Observational Study for Real-time Detection of Melanoma Cells

This study is looking at a new device that can detect melanoma cells in your blood in real-time. This device, called a Photoacoustic flow cytometry (PAFC)-based prototype, aims to find these circulating tumor cells (CTCs) more effectively than current methods. The study will enroll 75 participants, including healthy individuals and those with early or advanced melanoma. The main goal is to see how many participants have these circulating tumor cells after 14-21 days. You may be able to join if you are between 18 and 80 years old and have a confirmed diagnosis of melanoma.

Study design
This is an observational study with a planned enrollment of 75 participants, divided into three groups: healthy controls, advanced-stage melanoma, and early-stage melanoma.
What's involved
You must be able to sit still for 90 minutes. The record does not specify other visits or procedures.
Compensation
Not stated in the trial record.
Follow-up
The primary endpoint is measured at 14-21 days, which suggests a short follow-up period.

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NCT01776905

In Vivo Real-time Detection of Circulating Melanoma Cells

Recruiting
Not specifiedAges 18–80Observational
University of Arkansas
~75 participants
Updated 2026-06-17 on ClinicalTrials.gov

At a glance

Recruiting sites
1 of 1 listed site is recruiting right now
RecruitingSuspended, closed, or not yet open
What they're measuring
Number of participants that possess circulating tumor cells.
Measured over 14-21 days
Melanoma
1 sites across 1 states
Arkansas1
  • Jumin Sunde, MD · PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR · University of Arkansas

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Eligibility criteria

Inclusion

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

Active infection
Current and significant medical or surgical condition as determined by the Investigator
Diagnosis or evidence of organic brain syndrome
Pregnancy or breastfeeding
  • Number of participants that possess circulating tumor cells.14-21 days