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A Pilot Study of Intraoperative Gamma Camera Imaging During Sentinel Node Biopsy for Melanoma


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18 Years
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Not Enrolling
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Melanoma

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Trial Information

A Pilot Study of Intraoperative Gamma Camera Imaging During Sentinel Node Biopsy for Melanoma


Inclusion Criteria:



- 18 years of age or older, AND

- plan to go to the operating room for sentinel node biopsy using technicium-99 labeled
colloid.

Exclusion Criteria:

- under 18 years of age,

- unable to give informed consent, OR

- not planned to go to operating room for sentinel node biopsy using technicium-99
labeled colloid.

Type of Study:

Observational

Study Design:

Observational Model: Case Control, Time Perspective: Prospective

Outcome Measure:

Sensitivity of the Mobile gamma camera (MGC)for detection of sentinel nodes, compared to fixed gamma camera (primary)

Safety Issue:

No

Principal Investigator

Craig L Slingluff, MD

Investigator Role:

Principal Investigator

Investigator Affiliation:

University of Virginia

Authority:

United States: Institutional Review Board

Study ID:

13565

NCT ID:

NCT00912730

Start Date:

August 2008

Completion Date:

Related Keywords:

  • Melanoma
  • melanoma
  • imaging
  • sentinel node
  • biopsy
  • Melanoma

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Location
University of Virginia Health System Charlottesville, Virginia  22903