Raman Spectroscopy and Skin Cancer

Description

The goal of this observational study is to find out if Raman Spectroscopy, a type of imaging, can be used to determine the size of skin cancer tumors. The main question it aims to answer is: -Can Raman Spectroscopy help figure out how far a tumor spreads? This study will take measurements using laser light from an experimental, handheld probe by lightly touching the skin.

Conditions

Skin Cancer, Basal Cell Carcinoma, Squamous Cell Carcinoma

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Study overview

The goal of this observational study is to find out if Raman Spectroscopy, a type of imaging, can be used to determine the size of skin cancer tumors. The main question it aims to answer is: -Can Raman Spectroscopy help figure out how far a tumor spreads? This study will take measurements using laser light from an experimental, handheld probe by lightly touching the skin.

Pilot Study of Raman Spectroscopic Imaging for Skin Cancer

Raman Spectroscopy and Skin Cancer

Condition
Skin Cancer
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Stony Brook

Stony Brook Hospital, Stony Brook, New York, United States, 11794

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

For general information about clinical research, read Learn About Studies.

Eligibility Criteria

  • * Histologically confirmed skin cancer (either basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma)
  • * Participants must plan to receive brachytherapy treatment for the skin cancer at the study site.
  • * Ability to provide consent to the study.
  • * Patient belongs to a vulnerable population (Minors (under 18 years old), Adults unable to consent, prisoners).
  • * Lesions on the eyelid or in close proximity to the eye
  • * Pregnant women, or women of childbearing age who refuse pregnancy testing.
  • * Patient has pacemaker.

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

Renee Farrell,

Renee Farrell, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Stony Brook Cancer Center

Study Record Dates

2027-02-13