| Biomarker | Variant | ESCAT | Evidence | Clinical significance | Drugs | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ESCAT: clinical review pendingBIO-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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCT05157763 | A Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of EscharEx (EX-02) in the Treatment of Basal Cell Carcinoma | PHASE1 / PHASE2 | RECRUITING | MediWound Ltd | — | Small N (<50) Single country | |
| NCT07381972 | Photodynamic Therapy Associated With Sonodynamic Therapy for the Treatment of Nodular Basal Cell Carcinoma | PHASE3 | RECRUITING | University of Sao Paulo | — | Surrogate endpoint only Single country | |
| NCT06683846 | Ivonescimab in the Treatment of Multiple Advanced Tumors | PHASE2 | RECRUITING | Fudan University | — | Surrogate endpoint only Single country | |
| NCT07215988 | Studying Off Label Insurance Coverage for Patients With Cutaneous Cancers a "Filter" Observational Study | N/A | RECRUITING | Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center | — | 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 | |
| NCT07182240 | Pilot Study of Line-Field Confocal Optical Coherence Tomography for Detection of Mohs Micrographic Surgery Margins of Basal Cell Carcinomas | NA | RECRUITING | Roswell Park Cancer Institute | — | Single country | |
| NCT05955924 | Nicotinamide Chemoprevention for Keratinocyte Carcinoma in Solid Organ Transplant Recipients - Pivotal Trial | PHASE3 | RECRUITING | Women's College Hospital | — | Single country | |
| NCT06384924 | Raman Spectroscopy and Skin Cancer | N/A | RECRUITING | Tiezhi Zhang | — | Small N (<50) Single country | |
| NCT06624475 | Neoadjuvant Nivolumab + Relatlimab (Opdualag) Versus Nivolumab for Resectable High-Risk Basal Cell Carcinoma | PHASE2 | RECRUITING | University of California, San Diego | — | Small N (<50) Surrogate endpoint only Single country | |
| NCT07227350 | L19IL2 or L19TNF or L19IL2/TNF in Patients With Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC) | PHASE2 | RECRUITING | Philogen S.p.A. | — | Surrogate endpoint only |
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 · NCT05157763 A Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of EscharEx (EX-02) in the Treatment of Basal Cell Carcinoma No UA site listed — international referral required | — unknown | — unknown | self-pay: ₴0/course | Trial sponsor |
| Trial · NCT07381972 Photodynamic Therapy Associated With Sonodynamic Therapy for the Treatment of Nodular Basal Cell Carcinoma No UA site listed — international referral required | — unknown | — unknown | self-pay: ₴0/course | Trial sponsor |
| Trial · NCT06683846 Ivonescimab in the Treatment of Multiple Advanced Tumors No UA site listed — international referral required | — unknown | — unknown | self-pay: ₴0/course | Trial sponsor |
| Trial · NCT07215988 Studying Off Label Insurance Coverage for Patients With Cutaneous Cancers a "Filter" Observational Study 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 · NCT07182240 Pilot Study of Line-Field Confocal Optical Coherence Tomography for Detection of Mohs Micrographic Surgery Margins of Basal Cell Carcinomas No UA site listed — international referral required | — unknown | — unknown | self-pay: ₴0/course | Trial sponsor |
| Trial · NCT05955924 Nicotinamide Chemoprevention for Keratinocyte Carcinoma in Solid Organ Transplant Recipients - Pivotal Trial No UA site listed — international referral required | — unknown | — unknown | self-pay: ₴0/course | Trial sponsor |
| Trial · NCT06384924 Raman Spectroscopy and Skin Cancer No UA site listed — international referral required | — unknown | — unknown | self-pay: ₴0/course | Trial sponsor |
| Trial · NCT06624475 Neoadjuvant Nivolumab + Relatlimab (Opdualag) Versus Nivolumab for Resectable High-Risk Basal Cell Carcinoma No UA site listed — international referral required | — unknown | — unknown | self-pay: ₴0/course | Trial sponsor |
| Trial · NCT07227350 L19IL2 or L19TNF or L19IL2/TNF in Patients With Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC) 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: 2026-08-17.