Clinical Trials

We will be running a number of clinical trials using the Vectra 3D Skin Imaging Systems. Below are our current trials:

Current trials

Australian Centre of Excellence in Melanoma Imaging & Diagnosis (ACEMID) Cohort Study

Lead Investigator: Prof H Peter Soyer

ACEMID aims to develop more efficient and effective screening for the early detection of melanoma through the provision of an innovative 3D total body photography system.

Participants will be asked to participate in 3D total body photography every 6, 12 or 24 months for the 3 year study duration based on their melanoma risk. To be eligible to participate participants must be 18 years of age or older and have a regular medical practitioner.

There will be 15 ACEMID sites located in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria. View our list of active sites here

Registration ID: ACTRN12619001706167

IMAGE: Melanoma Surveillance Photography to improve early detection of melanoma in very high risk (or high risk) patients

Lead Investigator: Associate Professor Victoria Mar

The IMAGE trial aims to assess whether using melanoma surveillance with baseline total body photography (with tagged dermoscopic images), results in improved diagnostic accuracy and earlier detection of melanoma compared to clinical surveillance without baseline photography as an aid. We also will investigate if using Melanoma Surveillance Photography significantly reduces the number of unnecessary biopsies in high risk individuals.

Study participants are randomised to either a control or intervention arm. Participants randomised to the intervention arm will attend a research clinic and receive baseline total body imaging with dermoscopy. These images will then be used as a baseline to compare future routine surveillance visits. Participant image files will be uploaded on to a secure USB, for participants to then review their images with their regular treating doctor or Dermatologist, where they will conduct a skin check using the images on file.

IMAGE study sites are located in Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland.

For further information, contact image@masc.org.au.

Registration ID: NCT04385732