Understanding how normal skin cells change to melanoma
Official title: Understanding the Transition from Normal Melanocytes to Nevus to Melanoma (NevustoMel)
Run by Fundacion Clinic per a la Recerca Biomédica · NCT06605417 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is trying to understand how normal skin cells change into melanoma in children and young adults with certain types of moles to help improve early diagnosis and treatment.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Fundacion Clinic per a la Recerca Biomédica Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Marseille and 1 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 1, 2024 |
| Main results expected | March 31, 2026 |
| Study ends | November 30, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | February 27, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06605417 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are adults over 18 years old with congenital nevi larger than 20 cm.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients without available biological material or those who do not provide informed consent may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to identify the molecular profiles that characterize the transition from benign nevi to malignant melanoma in children and young adults with large congenital melanocytic nevi. It will longitudinally analyze cell-free DNA from participants and utilize advanced techniques such as methylomics and single-cell multi-omics to explore the cellular changes involved in this progression. The study seeks to improve early diagnosis and treatment strategies for intermediate conditions through evidence-based risk assessment and pre-clinical modeling. By integrating various genomic and transcriptomic data, the research aims to provide insights into the molecular mechanisms underlying melanoma development.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved early diagnosis and treatment options for patients with congenital melanocytic nevi and melanoma.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies utilizing molecular profiling and advanced genomic techniques have shown promise in understanding melanoma progression, indicating that this approach is both relevant and potentially impactful.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: * Congenital nevus with estimated size of 20 cm * Be over 18 years of age Exclusion criteria: * No available biological material * Not having signed the informed consent
Where it's running
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French National Institute of Health and Medical Research
Marseille, France Recruiting -
Hospital Clínic de Barcelona (Dermatology service)
Barcelona, Spain Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Susana Puig Sardà, MD, PhD
- Email: spuig@clinic.cat
- Phone: +34932275400
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.