Using advanced imaging to evaluate Kaposi sarcoma
Official title: Precision Imaging to Evaluate Kaposi Sarcoma (PRIME-KS): A Device Feasibility Trial
Run by Washington University School of Medicine · NCT06751355 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing if a special 3D camera can help doctors get better images of Kaposi sarcoma skin lesions in patients to track how well treatments are working.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Washington University School of Medicine Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (St Louis, Missouri) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | February 25, 2025 |
| Main results expected | July 31, 2028 |
| Study ends | July 31, 2028 |
| Registry record updated | March 25, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06751355 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 and older who have been diagnosed with histologically or cytologically proven Kaposi sarcoma and have at least three cutaneous lesions.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients without a diagnosis of Kaposi sarcoma or those with fewer than three lesions 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 assess the feasibility of using a SkinScan3D camera to capture detailed 3D images of Kaposi sarcoma lesions. The study focuses on patients diagnosed with Kaposi sarcoma who have multiple skin lesions, as traditional 2D imaging may not adequately represent the complexity of these tumors. By obtaining accurate 3D imaging, the study seeks to improve the evaluation of treatment responses and disease progression in patients with this condition.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to more accurate assessments of Kaposi sarcoma lesions, improving treatment monitoring and outcomes for patients.
How similar studies have gone: While the use of advanced imaging techniques in oncology is growing, this specific approach to evaluating Kaposi sarcoma lesions using 3D imaging is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in prior studies.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Eligibility Criteria: * Have been diagnosed with histologically or cytologically proven Kaposi sarcoma (KS). * Patients may be off treatment or on treatment for their KS. * Has at least 3 cutaneous Kaposi sarcoma lesions. * At least 18 years of age. * Ability to understand and willingness to sign an IRB approved written informed consent document.
Where it's running
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Washington University School of Medicine
St Louis, Missouri, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Lee Ratner, M.D., Ph.D. — Washington University School of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Lee Ratner, M.D., Ph.D.
- Email: lratner@wustl.edu
- Phone: 314-362-8836
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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.