Clinical trials
Melanoma (Skin Cancer) clinical trials
Below are recruiting melanoma (skin cancer) clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 148 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05059444Recruiting
Blood test study to watch for cancer coming back
This study looks at whether blood tests can detect signs that cancer may return after curative-intent treatment. You would have blood drawn around your usual follow-up visits for up to 5 years, and your de-identified health data would be shared with study investigators.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT06265285RecruitingPhase 2
Nivolumab at home vs. clinic for cancer treatment
This study compares giving the immunotherapy drug nivolumab as a shot under the skin at home versus in the clinic. It is for people with certain cancers who are already taking or starting nivolumab.
Jacksonville, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT07170293RecruitingPhase 2
Testing tunlametinib for NRAS-mutant solid tumors
This trial tests an experimental pill (Tunlametinib) for people with solid tumors that have a specific NRAS gene change and have stopped responding to other treatments. The goal is to see if the drug can shrink or slow the growth of these tumors.
Tianjin, Tianjin MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT04114136RecruitingPhase 2
Study tests pembrolizumab or nivolumab plus a diabetes-like drug
This Phase 2 study tests whether adding a metabolic (diabetes-related) medicine to an immune therapy (pembrolizumab or nivolumab) can better control certain solid tumors. It may help people whose standard treatment would usually be pembrolizumab or nivolumab alone.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04752826RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing BI-1808 plus Keytruda for advanced cancers
This trial tests a new cancer medicine (BI-1808) either alone or together with Keytruda (pembrolizumab) in people with advanced cancers. It may help by strengthening the immune system’s attack on cancer, especially if standard treatments are no longer working or aren’t suitable.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06295159RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy before and after surgery for advanced melanoma
This trial tests whether giving immunotherapy (anti-PD1) before and after surgery can help treat melanoma that has spread to nearby lymph nodes or skin. It is for people whose melanoma can be removed surgically, and who either haven't had systemic treatment before or whose melanoma has returned after prior immunotherapy or targeted therapy.
Tampa, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT07072143Recruiting
Study on children with rare tumors
This study is looking at children and teens with very rare tumors to learn more about these conditions and improve future care. It aims to gather information from patients treated at participating centers.
Padova, ItalyAges birth–18 years - NCT05607095RecruitingPhase 1
TIL therapy for advanced uveal melanoma and sarcomas
This trial tests using your own immune cells (TILs) to fight advanced uveal melanoma, undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma, dedifferentiated liposarcoma, or angiosarcoma. It aims to see if this treatment can shrink tumors or slow their growth.
Harrison, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT04345081Recruiting
Compare two breast surgery skin-sparing methods and recovery
This trial compares two types of mastectomy (with skin and nipple options) and implant reconstruction to see which gives better cosmetic results, comfort, and satisfaction. You may help doctors learn which approach leads to a better quality of life after surgery.
BudapestAges 18–65 - NCT05789043RecruitingPhase 3
Test of immunotherapy plus pills and chemotherapy for advanced melanoma
This Phase 3 trial tests camrelizumab (an immune-boosting medicine) combined with apatinib (a targeted pill) and temozolomide (chemotherapy) as first treatment for advanced acral melanoma. It may help shrink the cancer and improve outcomes compared with other standard first-line options.
BeijingAges 18 years+ - NCT06246149RecruitingPhase 3
Tebentafusp after treatment for high-risk eye melanoma
This trial tests a new drug called tebentafusp given after standard treatment (surgery or radiation) for high-risk uveal melanoma that hasn't spread. The goal is to see if it helps prevent the cancer from coming back.
Lake Success, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT05512481RecruitingPhase 2
Study combination treatment before surgery for high-risk acral melanoma
This Phase 2 trial tests three medicines given before surgery for people with high-risk acral melanoma (a skin cancer type). It aims to shrink or control the cancer earlier and see how well the treatment works and is tolerated.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT07600476RecruitingPhase 1
Safety Study of KUP-101A in Advanced Solid Tumors
This is an early-stage study testing a new drug called KUP-101A in patients with advanced solid cancers (like lung, colon, or breast cancer) that haven't responded to standard treatments. The drug works by activating the immune system to fight cancer.
Munich, BavariaAges 18 years+ - NCT04119024RecruitingPhase 1
Gene-edited immune cells for advanced melanoma or solid tumors
This Phase 1 study tests a gene-modified immune cell treatment for advanced cancers that don’t have standard curative options. It may help by attacking cancer cells that show a specific marker called IL13Rα2 after patients receive “conditioning” chemotherapy to prepare the immune system.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18–75 - NCT04855435RecruitingPhase 1
Study drug for advanced melanoma and other solid tumors
This Phase 1 trial studies a new experimental immunotherapy (MBS8) for people with advanced solid tumors, focusing first on safety and early signs of benefit. Depending on your cancer type and past treatments, you may receive MBS8 alone or combined with pembrolizumab.
HerlevAges 18 years+ - NCT07215988Recruiting
Studying insurance for skin cancer treatment
This study looks at how insurance covers immunotherapy given before surgery for certain skin cancers. It includes people with Merkel cell, mucosal melanoma, basal cell, or other rare skin cancers who are planning to have surgery.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT06047379RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing NEO212 for brain tumors and metastases
This trial tests a new drug called NEO212 for people with certain brain tumors (like astrocytoma or glioblastoma) or cancer that has spread to the brain from other parts of the body. The goal is to see if it is safe and if it can help shrink or control the tumors.
Beverly Hills, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT03646955Recruiting
Partial breast radiation versus no radiation after lumpectomy
This trial compares giving radiation only to part of the breast versus not giving radiation at all after breast-conserving surgery. It’s meant for women with early, hormone-driven breast cancer to see if skipping radiation can be safe and reduce treatment burden.
SantiagoAges 60 years+ - NCT04562129RecruitingPhase 2
IL-2 then ipilimumab followed by nivolumab for advanced melanoma
This Phase 2 trial studies a specific sequence of immune medicines for people with stage 3 or 4 melanoma that has spread or cannot be removed. It’s designed for melanoma that worsened after prior PD-1 treatment, aiming to shrink tumors and control disease.
Tampa, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT04892849Recruiting
PD-1/PD-L1 immunotherapy plus radiation for solid tumors
This study tests whether combining an immune system medicine (PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitor) with radiation can improve outcomes in people with certain solid cancers. It also looks for blood or tissue “biomarkers” that may explain who benefits most.
Erlangen, BavariaAges 18 years+ - NCT07354152Recruiting
Flap vs skin graft for melanoma wound closure
This study compares two ways of closing a large wound after melanoma removal: using a skin flap (where nearby tissue is moved to cover the defect) versus a skin graft (taking a thin layer of skin from another area). It aims to see which method works better for healing.
Nantes, NantesAges 18 years+ - NCT03050268Recruiting
Study of childhood cancer risk in families
This study looks at inherited (family) risk for childhood cancers, including families with early cancers or known cancer risk conditions. It may help researchers understand why some children get cancer and improve future risk detection and care.
Memphis, TennesseeAges Any age - NCT04128072RecruitingPhase 2
Mogamulizumab plus skin radiation for cutaneous T-cell lymphoma
This trial studies mogamulizumab (an antibody medicine) plus total skin electron beam therapy (whole-skin radiation) to treat cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. It may help by improving skin symptoms and controlling the lymphoma after prior treatments.
CopenhagenAges 18 years+ - NCT05588154Recruiting
Donate blood and other samples to study blood cancers
This study asks healthy adults to provide blood, bone marrow (if needed), skin, saliva, and stool samples. Scientists use these samples to compare patterns related to myeloid (bone-marrow) blood cancers, which may help future research and tests.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–120
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for melanoma (skin cancer)?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 148 recruiting melanoma (skin cancer) 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 melanoma (skin cancer) 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 melanoma (skin cancer) 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.