BRUCY
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Feasibility of Utilising Brushing Cytology and Dermoscopy for Diagnosing Penile Lesions
IRAS ID
305748
Contact name
Vijay Sangar
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
The Christie NHS FT
Clinicaltrials.gov Identifier
Clinicaltrials.gov Identifier
TBC, TBC
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 0 months, 1 days
Research summary
In an attempt to reduce patient flow into the hospital we are going to assess the use of penile cytological brushings and dermoscopy in diagnosing cancer or non-cancer conditions of the penis.
Currently the standard of care pathway for all patients involves the need for a penile biopsy under local (LA) or general anaesthetic (GA). We hope to assess the feasibility of cytololgical brushings and the patient experience of the use of such a technique. Additionally, we will make initial comparison on the concordance between cytological brushing and dermoscope photo vs actual biopsy only.
Importantly for this study, all patients will be offered standard of care: a biopsy under LA or GA. The additional procedures of the cytological brushing and dermoscope photo will be done in prior to surgery. Participants will not be required to attend any additional visits for this i.e. these will assessments will be done before the participant is taken into theatre.
If it can be shown that the inclusion of the cytological brushing and dermoscope photo have comparative results over a biopsy, this will provide sufficient evidence to expand this study to acquire more data.REC name
Wales REC 6
REC reference
22/WA/0333
Date of REC Opinion
9 Jan 2023
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion