Clinical trials · Kansas City, MO
Advanced Melanoma clinical trials in Kansas City
We’re tracking 8 recruiting advanced melanoma studies with a site in or near Kansas City — including Phase 2, Phase 2/Phase 3 and Phase 3 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies near Kansas City
- NCT06697301RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
New drug with pembrolizumab for advanced melanoma
This trial tests a new drug (EIK1001) combined with the standard immunotherapy pembrolizumab (Keytruda) for people with advanced melanoma that cannot be removed by surgery or has spread. The goal is to see if adding EIK1001 is more effective than placebo plus pembrolizumab.
Kansas City, MissouriAges 18 years+ - NCT03452774Recruiting
AI matches your cancer tests to possible treatment trials
This trial uses an AI system to help match people with certain cancer types and specific tumor test results (like gene or protein markers) to relevant clinical trials. It may help you and your doctor find studies that fit your cancer biology faster.
Kansas City, MissouriAges Any age - NCT05727904RecruitingPhase 3
New immunotherapy for advanced melanoma, with or without lifileucel
This trial studies whether adding lifileucel (a patient-specific immune-cell treatment) to pembrolizumab works better than pembrolizumab alone. It’s for people with untreated advanced melanoma that cannot be removed by surgery.
Kansas City, KansasAges 18–70 - NCT06112314RecruitingPhase 3
New immunotherapy combo for advanced melanoma (first treatment)
This trial tests a new immunotherapy drug (IMC-F106C) combined with standard treatments against the usual nivolumab-based therapy for people with advanced melanoma who have not been treated before. It's for people who carry a specific immune system marker (HLA-A*02:01) and are in fairly good health.
Westwood, KansasAges 18 years+ - NCT06264180RecruitingPhase 3
Viral therapy and nivolumab for advanced melanoma
This trial tests a combination of an investigational viral therapy (VO) and the immunotherapy nivolumab for people with advanced melanoma that has stopped responding to previous anti-PD-1 and anti-CTLA-4 treatments. The goal is to see if this combination works better than other standard treatments your doctor might choose.
Westwood, KansasAges 12 years+ - NCT06246916RecruitingPhase 3
Testing a new immunotherapy combo for advanced melanoma
This trial is testing a combination of two immunotherapy drugs (anti-LAG-3 and anti-PD-1 antibodies) to see if they work better than standard treatment for people with advanced melanoma that hasn't been treated before. It may be an option if you have not yet received any systemic therapy for your melanoma.
Westwood, KansasAges 18 years+ - NCT05549297RecruitingPhase 3
Tebentafusp plus choice of treatment for advanced melanoma
This Phase 3 study compares tebentafusp treatment against the doctor’s choice of standard options in people with previously treated advanced melanoma. It aims to see which approach works better for controlling the cancer and improving outcomes.
Westwood, KansasAges 18 years+ - NCT06281678RecruitingPhase 2
Study of IBI363 for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug called IBI363 for people with advanced solid tumors. It aims to see if the drug is safe and effective. You may be able to join if you are generally well and have not had other cancer treatments recently.
Fairway, KansasAges 18 years+
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Where these studies are running near Kansas City
Institutions with a site for the recruiting advanced melanoma studies listed above.
- University of Kansas Hospital-Westwood Cancer Center · 4 studies
- University of Kansas Medical Center · 2 studies
- Massive Bio SYNERGY-AI site
- MidAmerica Cancer Care
What taking part in a advanced melanoma study involves
A screening visit first
Before anything else, the study team checks whether you fit — usually a visit with some tests. You can stop at any point, and screening is typically free.
Care at a nearby site
Study visits happen at a clinic or hospital taking part. Many studies cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits, and some reimburse travel.
You stay in control
Taking part is voluntary and you can leave a study at any time, for any reason, without affecting your regular care.
The team decides eligibility
Our fit check is a helpful first read, not a decision. The study team makes the final call after reviewing your health history.
Looking wider? See all recruiting advanced melanoma studies in Missouri.
Common questions
- Are there advanced melanoma clinical trials near Kansas City?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 8 recruiting advanced melanoma studies with a site near Kansas City, each rewritten in plain language so you can see what it's testing and who it's for.
- How do I find out if I qualify for a advanced melanoma study near Kansas City?
- Each study lists its eligibility rules — age, diagnosis, prior treatments. On every trial page we explain these in plain language and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Do I have to live in Kansas City to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site near Kansas City, but eligibility is about your health, not your address — some people travel to take part, and a few studies reimburse travel. The study team can tell you what's required.
- Does it cost anything to join a advanced melanoma trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what's covered before you decide.
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New advanced melanoma studies open near Kansas City regularly. Set up a health profile and we’ll quietly watch for studies that fit you and email you when one opens.