Clinical trial · Interventional
Perceptual Expertise Training for Triage of Moles
Perceptual Training to Improve Early Detection of Melanoma by Future Healthcare Providers: to Accuarate Triage of Benign vs. Malignant Pigmented Skin Lesions
NCT03246633CI-TRIAL-00035017completedN/AClinicalTrials.gov clinicaltrialsProvenance
- Source
- ClinicalTrials.gov
- Retrieved
- Sep 8, 2026
- Layer
- normalized (units and labels harmonized; values unchanged)
- Run
- ING-CLINICALTRIALS-20260908-000001
Summary
Brief summary (as posted)
The aim of this study is to assess a novel educational mobile and online application which will use images of pigmented skin lesions with question prompts to train future medical providers to more accurately detect malignant lesions. The hypothesis of this study is that this new educational tool will result in higher melanoma detection rates among future providers.
Conditions
Conditions (2)
Free-text conditions as registered, with the CancerIndex entity they were reconciled to and the match type.
| Condition (as posted) | Mapped entity | Match | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic Self Evaluation | — | UNRESOLVED | — |
| Lesion; Pigment | — | UNRESOLVED | — |
Interventions
Interventions (1)
| Intervention | Type | Mapped drug | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perceptual Training | Other | — | UNRESOLVED |
Design
Arms and outcomes
Arms (1)
- type
- OTHER
- label
- Perceptual Training
- description
- Single-Arm study, all participants will receive educational training via online modules and will be assessed after completion of the training.
- interventionNames
- Other: Perceptual Training
Primary outcomes (1)
- measure
- Usability of Course
- timeFrame
- 18 months
- description
- Usability will be assessed with the System Usability Scale, a widely accepted and validated scale to assess consumer satisfaction with new products
Secondary outcomes (1)
- measure
- Effectiveness of Course
- timeFrame
- 18 months
Eligibility
Eligibility (as posted)
- Sex
- All
- Minimum age
- 18 Years
Show eligibility criteria text
Inclusion Criteria: Inclusion Criteria for Phase 1 Study participants must: 1. be over the age of 18 2. be currently a medical student , dermatology resident or member of the dermatology faculty at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine 3. able to consent Inclusion Criteria for Phase 2 Study participants must: 4. be over the age of 18 5. be currently enrolled in an MD or PA course at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine 6. able to consent 7. have internet access 8. own and be able to use a smart phone 9. be willing to participate in two online surveys before and after each simulation Exclusion Criteria: Exclusion Criteria for Phases 1 and 2 Participants will be excluded if: 1. Not over 18 years of age 2. Do not have internet access 3. Do not have smart phone access 4. Are not currently enrolled as MD or PA students
References
Publications (17)
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- BACKGROUNDReed KB, Brewer JD, Lohse CM, Bringe KE, Pruitt CN, Gibson LE. Increasing incidence of melanoma among young adults: an epidemiological study in Olmsted County, Minnesota. Mayo Clin Proc. 2012 Apr;87(4):328-34. doi: 10.1016/j.mayocp.2012.01.010. PMID 22469345
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- BACKGROUNDSociety, A.C. Skin Exams. 2016.
- BACKGROUNDThomas L, Tranchand P, Berard F, Secchi T, Colin C, Moulin G. Semiological value of ABCDE criteria in the diagnosis of cutaneous pigmented tumors. Dermatology. 1998;197(1):11-7. doi: 10.1159/000017969. PMID 9693179
- BACKGROUNDScope A, Dusza SW, Halpern AC, Rabinovitz H, Braun RP, Zalaudek I, Argenziano G, Marghoob AA. The "ugly duckling" sign: agreement between observers. Arch Dermatol. 2008 Jan;144(1):58-64. doi: 10.1001/archdermatol.2007.15. PMID 18209169
- BACKGROUNDHerschorn A. Dermoscopy for melanoma detection in family practice. Can Fam Physician. 2012 Jul;58(7):740-5, e372-8. PMID 22859635
- BACKGROUNDBrochez L, Verhaeghe E, Bleyen L, Naeyaert JM. Diagnostic ability of general practitioners and dermatologists in discriminating pigmented skin lesions. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2001 Jun;44(6):979-86. doi: 10.1067/mjd.2001.113442.