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

University of Virginia20 enrolled

Overview

This is a single-institution pilot study seeking preliminary evidence of the usefulness of mobile gamma cameras in patients undergoing sentinel node biopsy for melanoma.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

Melanoma

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 Years

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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.

Locations (1)

University of Virginia Health System

Charlottesville, Virginia, United States

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

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

Secondary Outcomes

sensitivity of the MGC for detection of sentinel nodes, compared to handheld gamma probe (secondary)

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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