| Biomarker | Variant | ESCAT | Evidence | Clinical significance | Drugs | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIO-PTCH1 | PTCH1 loss-of-function (somatic — sporadic BCC; germline — Gorlin/Basal Cell Nevus Syndrome); activates HH pathway via SMO disinhibition | IA | Standard care
| PTCH1 loss is the primary molecular driver of BCC (~90% of sporadic cases and all Gorlin syndrome-associated BCCs). Loss of PTCH1 function disinhibits SMO, constitutively activating Hedgehog (HH) signaling. Therapeutic implication is identical to SMO-mutant BCC: SMO antagonists (vismodegib, sonidegib) block SMO activity downstream of PTCH1 and restore HH pathway suppression. FDA approvals for vismodegib (2012) and sonidegib (2015) for laBCC/mBCC apply regardless of whether the underlying driver is PTCH1 loss or SMO mutation — clinical eligibility is based solely on disease extent (locally advanced or metastatic) and surgical/radiation suitability, not on molecular testing. Gorlin syndrome (germline PTCH1): same therapeutic approach but radiation therapy is relatively contraindicated (radiation-induced BCC within field). Cemiplimab FDA-approved post-HHI (2021). See BMA-SMO-BCC for full efficacy data (ERIVANCE, BOLT trials) — the PTCH1 and SMO BMA entries share identical therapeutic recommendations; the distinction is clinically relevant for resistance mechanism (secondary SMO mutation in PTCH1-driven BCC after HHI = acquired SMO mutation) and for Gorlin syndrome genetic counseling. | vismodegib 150 mg PO QD (see BMA-SMO-BCC for full regimen details) sonidegib 200 mg PO QD with food cemiplimab 350 mg IV q3w (post-HHI) Gorlin syndrome: multidisciplinary surveillance (dermatology, ophthalmology, neurology, genetics); vismodegib for high-burden BCC with toxicity break strategy |
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| Biomarker | Status |
|---|---|
| SMO | Not in KB — ask clinician to verify |
| BIO-SMO | BIO definition in KB; no ESCAT BMA entry — verify with clinician |
| ID | Name | Priority | Category | Where to order | Needed for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEST-EXCISIONAL-SKIN-BIOPSY | Excisional skin biopsy | Critical | histology | — | all tracks |
| TEST-PREGNANCY | Beta-HCG | Critical | lab | — | all tracks |
| # | Owner | Topic | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | hematologist | Staging / disease burden | What is the current LDH? Marker of tumor burden and transformation. |
| 2 | clinical_pharmacist | Specialist review | Chemoimmunotherapy regimen — drug-drug interactions, dose adjustments, premedication. |
| 3 | molecular_geneticist | Specialist review | Indication references an actionable genomic biomarker — mutation / target / actionability interpretation needed. |
| Specialist | skill_id | Version | Last reviewed | Sign-offs | Domain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cellular therapy specialist (CAR-T) | cellular_therapy_specialist | v0.1.0 | 2026-04-25 | 0 | cellular_therapy |
| Clinical pharmacist | clinical_pharmacist | v0.1.0 | 2026-04-25 | 0 | clinical_pharmacy |
| Hematologist / oncohematologist | hematologist | v0.1.0 | 2026-04-25 | 0 | hematology_oncology |
| Hematopathologist (lymphoma / leukemia / myeloma) | hematopathologist | v0.1.0 | 2026-04-25 | 0 | hematopathology |
| Infectious disease / hepatology | infectious_disease_hepatology | v0.1.0 | 2026-04-25 | 0 | infectious_diseases |
| Medical oncologist (solid-tumor chemotherapist) | medical_oncologist | v0.1.0 | 2026-04-25 | 0 | solid_oncology |
| Molecular geneticist / molecular oncologist | molecular_geneticist | v0.1.0 | 2026-04-25 | 0 | molecular_oncology |
| Palliative care | palliative_care | v0.1.0 | 2026-04-25 | 0 | palliative_care |
| Pathologist (general) | pathologist | v0.1.0 | 2026-04-25 | 0 | pathology |
| Primary care / family physician | primary_care | v0.1.0 | 2026-04-25 | 0 | primary_care |
| Psycho-oncologist | psychologist | v0.1.0 | 2026-04-25 | 0 | psychosocial |
| Radiation oncologist | radiation_oncologist | v0.1.0 | 2026-04-25 | 0 | radiation_oncology |
| Radiologist | radiologist | v0.1.0 | 2026-04-25 | 0 | diagnostic_imaging |
| Social worker / case manager | social_worker_case_manager | v0.1.0 | 2026-04-25 | 0 | psychosocial |
| Surgical oncologist | surgical_oncologist | v0.1.0 | 2026-04-25 | 0 | surgical_oncology |
| Transplant specialist (BMT) | transplant_specialist | v0.1.0 | 2026-04-25 | 0 | cellular_therapy |
| NCT | Title | Phase | Status | Sponsor | UA | Signals | Eligibility (excerpt) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCT05020912 | Alteration of the Immune Microenvironment in Basal Cell Carcinoma Following Photodynamic Therapy | PHASE2 | RECRUITING | Case Comprehensive Cancer Center | — | Small N (<50) Single country | |
| NCT05797415 | Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy in Ocular Surface and Adnexal Cancers | N/A | RECRUITING | Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS | — | Small N (<50) Single country | |
| NCT06981325 | Evaluation of Efficacy and Safety of Cemiplimab as First Line Treatment for Advanced Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC) Patients | PHASE2 | RECRUITING | Institut für Klinische Krebsforschung IKF GmbH at Krankenhaus Nordwest | — | Small N (<50) Surrogate endpoint only Single country | |
| NCT05929664 | Cemiplimab Plus Fianlimab for the Treatment of Locally Advanced Head and Neck Basal Cell Carcinoma Before Surgery | PHASE2 | RECRUITING | Thomas Jefferson University | — | Surrogate endpoint only Single country | |
| NCT00898638 | Tissue Sample Collection From Patients With Head and Neck Cancer and From Healthy Participants | N/A | RECRUITING | Vanderbilt University Medical Center | — | Single country | |
| NCT05859074 | A Study of MQ710 With and Without Pembrolizumab in People With Solid Tumor Cancer | PHASE1 | RECRUITING | Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | — | Phase 1 only Single country | |
| NCT06608511 | Liquid Biomarker Study in Melanoma and Non-Melanoma Skin Cancers | N/A | RECRUITING | University of Wisconsin, Madison | — | Small N (<50) Single country | |
| NCT07251413 | Cemiplimab Plus Imiquimod and Laser Therapy As Neoadjuvant Treatment In Cutaneous Basal Cell Carcinoma | PHASE1 / PHASE2 | RECRUITING | Instituto Oncológico Dr Rosell | — | Small N (<50) Single country | |
| NCT06309836 | Retrospective and Prospective Observational Study in Patients With Advanced Basal Cell Carcinoma | N/A | RECRUITING | Societa Italiana di Dermatologia Medica, Chirurgica, Estetica e di Malattie Sessualmente Trasmesse | — | Single country | |
| NCT05741073 | Outcome Research of a European Registry Platform on Real-world Treatment Data of Patients with Advanced NMSC | N/A | RECRUITING | EuMelaReg gGmbH | — | Single country |
Verify recruitment status directly with the trial site. ctgov data can lag behind current UA-site status.
| Option | UA registration | NSZU | Cost orientation | Access pathway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard plan Vismodegib monotherapy (locally advanced / metastatic BCC) (REG-VISMODEGIB-BCC) 1/1 component drug(s) not registered in Ukraine +1 | ✗ not registered | ✗ out-of-pocket | ₴-? — verify pathway | not recorded |
| Aggressive plan Sonidegib monotherapy (locally advanced BCC) (REG-SONIDEGIB-BCC) 1/1 component drug(s) not registered in Ukraine +1 | ✗ not registered | ✗ out-of-pocket | ₴-? — verify pathway | not recorded |
| Trial · NCT05020912 Alteration of the Immune Microenvironment in Basal Cell Carcinoma Following Photodynamic Therapy No UA site listed — international referral required | — unknown | — unknown | self-pay: ₴0/course | Trial sponsor |
| Trial · NCT05797415 Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy in Ocular Surface and Adnexal Cancers No UA site listed — international referral required | — unknown | — unknown | self-pay: ₴0/course | Trial sponsor |
| Trial · NCT06981325 Evaluation of Efficacy and Safety of Cemiplimab as First Line Treatment for Advanced Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC) Patients No UA site listed — international referral required | — unknown | — unknown | self-pay: ₴0/course | Trial sponsor |
| Trial · NCT05929664 Cemiplimab Plus Fianlimab for the Treatment of Locally Advanced Head and Neck Basal Cell Carcinoma Before Surgery No UA site listed — international referral required | — unknown | — unknown | self-pay: ₴0/course | Trial sponsor |
| Trial · NCT00898638 Tissue Sample Collection From Patients With Head and Neck Cancer and From Healthy Participants No UA site listed — international referral required | — unknown | — unknown | self-pay: ₴0/course | Trial sponsor |
| Trial · NCT05859074 A Study of MQ710 With and Without Pembrolizumab in People With Solid Tumor Cancer No UA site listed — international referral required | — unknown | — unknown | self-pay: ₴0/course | Trial sponsor |
| Trial · NCT06608511 Liquid Biomarker Study in Melanoma and Non-Melanoma Skin Cancers No UA site listed — international referral required | — unknown | — unknown | self-pay: ₴0/course | Trial sponsor |
| Trial · NCT07251413 Cemiplimab Plus Imiquimod and Laser Therapy As Neoadjuvant Treatment In Cutaneous Basal Cell Carcinoma No UA site listed — international referral required | — unknown | — unknown | self-pay: ₴0/course | Trial sponsor |
| Trial · NCT06309836 Retrospective and Prospective Observational Study in Patients With Advanced Basal Cell Carcinoma No UA site listed — international referral required | — unknown | — unknown | self-pay: ₴0/course | Trial sponsor |
| Trial · NCT05741073 Outcome Research of a European Registry Platform on Real-world Treatment Data of Patients with Advanced NMSC No UA site listed — international referral required | — unknown | — unknown | self-pay: ₴0/course | Trial sponsor |
Cost information is orientation. Verify with a specific pharmacy / foundation / trial site. Status updated: 2026-05-13.