Clinical trials
Locally Advanced Melanoma clinical trials
Below are recruiting locally advanced melanoma clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 185 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06843889RecruitingPhase 2
Toripalimab with chemoradiation before surgery for esophageal cancer
This trial tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug toripalimab to standard chemoradiation before surgery helps people with a type of esophageal cancer. It is for patients whose cancer has not spread to other organs and who have not had treatment before.
Guangzhou, Baiyun DistrictAges 18–75 - NCT07189871RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Targeted radiation therapy for advanced solid tumors
This study tests a new radioactive treatment (177Lu-BetaBart) for people with certain advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments. It aims to see if this targeted therapy can slow or stop tumor growth.
Dothan, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT07177443RecruitingPhase 3
Immunotherapy with chemo and radiation for nasopharyngeal cancer
This trial tests a new immunotherapy drug (serplulimab) given together with standard chemotherapy and radiation for nasopharyngeal cancer that has spread to nearby lymph nodes. It aims to see if adding this drug can help shrink tumors and improve outcomes.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18–65 - NCT05631249RecruitingPhase 2
Sotorasib for KRAS G12C lung cancer after prior treatments
This Phase 2 trial studies sotorasib, a targeted medicine, in people with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) that has a specific KRAS mutation called G12C. You may be eligible if your cancer has spread or can’t be removed by surgery and has grown again after at least one previous treatment.
LyonAges 18 years+ - NCT07098026Recruiting
Herbal mixture plus chemo before surgery for advanced stomach cancer
This trial tests whether adding an herbal mixture (Shenqi Fuwei Mixture) to standard chemotherapy before surgery can help treat locally advanced stomach cancer. It is for people whose cancer has not spread to distant sites and who are healthy enough to undergo treatment and surgery.
Changsha, HunanAges 18–75 - NCT07075120RecruitingPhase 1
Immunotherapy and radiation for advanced liver cancer
This trial tests a combination of two immunotherapy drugs (ipilimumab and nivolumab) plus targeted radiation (SBRT) for people with liver cancer that is advanced but has not spread outside the liver. The goal is to see if this approach can shrink tumors and make them easier to remove with surgery.
Honolulu, HawaiiAges 18 years+ - NCT06080841Recruiting
Turmeric supplement study for cervical cancer
This trial tests whether a curcumin (turmeric) supplement can help women with advanced cervical cancer who are about to start standard treatment with chemotherapy and radiation. It aims to see if adding curcumin improves outcomes.
Mexico City, Mexico CityAges 18 years+ - NCT03101995RecruitingPhase 2
Gemcitabine with radiation for locally advanced cervical cancer
This trial studies whether adding gemcitabine (a chemotherapy medicine) to standard radiation can better treat locally advanced cervical cancer. It also focuses on whether this treatment is safe and effective for people with reduced kidney function.
Mexico City, Mexico CityAges 18–70 - NCT06999187RecruitingPhase 1
Study of DR-0202 for advanced solid tumors after multiple treatments
This trial tests a new drug, DR-0202, for people with certain advanced cancers that have not responded to at least two prior treatments. It may be an option if standard treatments are no longer working.
Denver, ColoradoAges 18 years+ - NCT06999798RecruitingPhase 1
A better ultrasound marker for lymph nodes in breast cancer
This trial tests a new ultrasound marker to help surgeons find and remove cancer-positive lymph nodes during breast cancer surgery. The marker makes the node easier to see on ultrasound so it can be taken out accurately.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT06940180RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy and chemotherapy before surgery for sinus cancer
This trial tests a combination of an immunotherapy drug (toripalimab) plus chemotherapy before surgery for sinus cancer that has not spread. The goal is to see if this treatment shrinks the tumor so surgery can be more effective.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06843434RecruitingPhase 2
Study of two immunotherapy drugs for rectal cancer
This trial tests a combination of two immunotherapy drugs, botensilimab and balstilimab, for people with newly diagnosed rectal adenocarcinoma that has not spread. The goal is to see if this treatment can shrink the tumor before surgery.
Basking Ridge, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT06831136RecruitingPhase 2
Endoscopic ultrasound ablation with immunotherapy for pancreatic cancer
This trial tests a procedure that uses sound waves to heat and destroy part of the tumor, combined with an immunotherapy drug called pembrolizumab (Keytruda) that helps your immune system fight the cancer. It is for people with pancreatic cancer that cannot be removed by surgery or has spread to other parts of the body.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06732856RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Zolbetuximab plus chemo before stomach cancer surgery
This trial tests a new drug called zolbetuximab combined with chemotherapy (docetaxel, oxaliplatin, S-1) before surgery for people with locally advanced stomach cancer that has a specific protein (CLDN18.2). The goal is to see if this combination shrinks tumors enough to improve surgery outcomes.
SeoulAges 19 years+ - NCT03649048Recruiting
Weekly low-dose or high-dose cisplatin with radiation for head and neck cancer
This trial compares two cisplatin dosing schedules (weekly low-dose vs higher dose less often) given alongside radiation for certain head and neck cancers. It’s testing which schedule works well while keeping side effects manageable during planned, curative-intent radiation.
Hamilton, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT05442060RecruitingPhase 2
Test medicine add-on to erlotinib for EGFR lung cancer
This Phase 2 trial tests whether adding OBI-833/OBI-821 to the standard targeted pill erlotinib works better for some people with EGFR-mutated lung cancer. It may help shrink tumors that already started responding to erlotinib.
Taipei, Beitou DistrictAges 20 years+ - NCT06673017RecruitingPhase 1
Testing a new treatment for pancreatic cancer before surgery
This trial tests a new treatment, PTM-101, placed during a laparoscopy procedure for people with pancreatic cancer that can be removed with surgery. It aims to see if adding this treatment before standard chemotherapy helps improve outcomes.
Newport Beach, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06667960RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of JK06 for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug called JK06 for people with advanced solid tumors that cannot be removed by surgery or have spread. It aims to see if JK06 is safe and effective.
AntwerpAges 18 years+ - NCT05446467RecruitingPhase 2
Pembrolizumab before surgery for advanced head and neck cancer
This trial studies whether pembrolizumab, given before surgery, can improve outcomes for certain people with stage III–IVA head and neck squamous cell cancer. It’s typically added alongside low-dose PFAS as part of treatment leading up to standard surgery and afterward medicines/radiation.
Qingdao, ShandongAges 18–85 - NCT06359847RecruitingPhase 2
ST-1898 for advanced thyroid cancer that no longer responds to iodine therapy
This trial tests an experimental drug called ST-1898 for people with advanced thyroid cancer that has stopped responding to radioactive iodine treatment and has progressed after at least one targeted therapy. It aims to see if ST-1898 can shrink tumors or slow the disease.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06591650RecruitingPhase 2
Combination therapy for advanced gallbladder cancer
This trial is testing a combination of four drugs (gemcitabine, cisplatin, nab-paclitaxel, and durvalumab) for people with gallbladder cancer that has spread or cannot be removed by surgery. The goal is to see if this drug combination helps shrink or control the cancer.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06567015RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of a new drug for advanced lung cancer that stopped responding to current treatments
This trial tests a new medicine, STX-241, for people with a specific type of advanced lung cancer (NSCLC) that has stopped responding to current targeted therapies. The goal is to see if this new drug can help shrink or control the cancer.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT06464198Recruiting
Radiation and chemo after surgery for salivary gland cancer
This study tests giving radiation and chemotherapy together after surgery for aggressive salivary gland cancers of the head and neck. It aims to see how well this standard treatment works in real-world settings.
ErlangenAges 18–99 - NCT05968690RecruitingPhase 1
Testing naltrexone and propranolol with melanoma immunotherapy
This Phase 1 study tests whether adding naltrexone and propranolol to standard immunotherapy (ipilimumab plus nivolumab) can improve outcomes for people with advanced melanoma. It also aims to better understand safety and how the combination works in the body.
New Brunswick, New JerseyAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for locally advanced melanoma?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 185 recruiting locally advanced melanoma studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a locally advanced melanoma trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a locally advanced melanoma trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
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Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.