Clinical trial Recruiting at 2 sites Observational

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 typeObservational
SexAll
Enrollment100 (estimated)
SponsorFundacion Clinic per a la Recerca Biomédica
Academic / other
Locations2 sites (Marseille and 1 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJanuary 1, 2024
Main results expectedMarch 31, 2026
Study endsNovember 30, 2026
Registry record updatedFebruary 27, 2025
Trial IDNCT06605417 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

  • French National Institute of Health and Medical Research
    Marseille, France
    Recruiting
  • Hospital Clínic de Barcelona (Dermatology service)
    Barcelona, Spain
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.