Clinical trials · New York, NY
Melanoma clinical trials in New York
We’re tracking 58 recruiting melanoma studies with a site in or near New York — including Phase 1, Phase 1/Phase 2, Phase 2, Phase 2/Phase 3 and Phase 3 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies near New York
- NCT06060613RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Engineered immune cells for advanced melanoma or lung cancer
This trial tests a new treatment called OBX-115, which uses a patient's own immune cells that are modified in a lab to better fight cancer. It is for people with advanced melanoma or non-small cell lung cancer that has not responded to standard treatments.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT02332668RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Pembrolizumab for children with advanced, hard-to-treat cancer
This trial tests pembrolizumab (an immunotherapy that helps the body recognize and attack cancer) in children with advanced solid tumors or lymphoma that can’t be cured. It’s designed for kids who have already tried standard treatments or don’t have standard treatment options.
New York, New YorkAges 6 months–17 years - NCT07504796RecruitingPhase 2
Adding ipilimumab to standard melanoma therapy based on ctDNA
This trial tests whether adding a second immunotherapy drug (ipilimumab) to the standard first-line combo of nivolumab and relatlimab improves outcomes for advanced melanoma. It uses a blood test (ctDNA) to decide who gets the extra drug.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT04895709RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing a new cancer drug for advanced solid tumors
This early-phase trial tests how well a new drug (BMS-986340) works alone and combined with other treatments in people with advanced solid tumors that have progressed despite standard care. It also studies tumor samples to look for biomarkers that may predict who benefits.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06581406RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
RP2 with nivolumab for untreated uveal melanoma
This clinical trial tests a new treatment called RP2 (a virus that attacks cancer cells) combined with nivolumab (an immunotherapy drug) for people with metastatic uveal melanoma who have never had immunotherapy before. It aims to see if this combination can shrink tumors and improve outcomes.
New York, New YorkAges Any age - NCT05896839RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Immunotherapy with prednisone and sirolimus for transplant skin cancer
This early-phase study tests whether adding immunotherapy (nivolumab and ipilimumab) to prednisone and sirolimus can control advanced skin cancers in people with kidney transplants. It aims to see how well the treatment works and how safe it is for transplant recipients.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06946225RecruitingPhase 1
Combination cell therapy for advanced melanoma or sarcoma
This trial tests a combination of two medicines: one that trains your immune cells to find cancer (ACTengine IMA203) and another that helps the body recognize the tumor (mRNA-4203). It's for people with advanced melanoma or synovial sarcoma who have already tried other treatments.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06172478RecruitingPhase 2
HER3-DXd for advanced solid tumors after prior treatment
This trial tests a new targeted drug called HER3-DXd for people with several types of advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The drug is an antibody-drug conjugate, designed to deliver chemotherapy directly to cancer cells that have a protein called HER3 on their surface.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07661966Recruiting
Bright light therapy for melanoma or lung cancer patients starting immunotherapy
This study tests if daily bright light therapy can help people with advanced melanoma or lung cancer feel better during their first immunotherapy treatment. The light box is used at home for a short time each morning.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06425926RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of GIM-531 in advanced solid tumors
This study tests a new oral drug, GIM-531, alone and in combination with an anti-PD-1 therapy for people with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal is to see if it is safe and effective.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07804186RecruitingPhase 3
Adjuvant therapy for high-risk uveal melanoma
This trial is testing a combination of two oral medications (darovasertib and crizotinib) after standard local treatment for high-risk uveal melanoma that has not spread. The goal is to see if this treatment can reduce the risk of the cancer coming back.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT05859074RecruitingPhase 1
Testing MQ710 injections alone or with pembrolizumab for advanced cancers
This early-phase study tests MQ710, a medicine given by injection into a reachable tumor, to see how well it can control advanced cancers. Some participants also receive pembrolizumab, an immunotherapy, to help the immune system fight the cancer.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06326411RecruitingPhase 1
Testing NST-628 pills for advanced solid tumors with RAS/MAPK changes
This trial tests an experimental pill called NST-628 for people with advanced solid tumors that have specific genetic changes in the RAS/MAPK pathway. The goal is to see if it is safe and effective when other treatments are no longer working.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT04851119RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Tegavivint for kids and young adults with hard-to-treat solid tumors
This early-phase study tests tegavivint to see how well it works and how safe it is for children and young adults with solid cancers that have come back or are not responding. It may be an option if your tumor type (including certain lymphomas or desmoid tumors) matches the study’s rules.
New York, New YorkAges 1–30 - NCT04913285RecruitingPhase 1
KIN-2787 for advanced solid tumors with BRAF or NRAS mutations
This trial tests a new drug, KIN-2787, for people with advanced solid tumors that have specific changes (mutations) in the BRAF or NRAS genes. The drug is designed to target these changes and may help shrink or control the tumor.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT05136196RecruitingPhase 2
Cabozantinib plus nivolumab for advanced melanoma or head-neck cancer
This trial tests whether combining two immunotherapy medicines—cabozantinib and nivolumab—can shrink advanced melanoma or certain head-and-neck squamous cell cancers. It is mainly for people whose cancer has grown after prior PD-1 treatment.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT03947385RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
First drug test for metastatic uveal melanoma with specific gene changes
This Phase 1/2 trial studies IDE196 in adults with metastatic uveal melanoma that has certain gene mutations or fusions. It’s mainly testing safety and correct dosing, and may help shrink tumors in patients matched to the tumor’s genetic changes.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT04198766RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
New OX40 immunotherapy for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new immunotherapy drug (INBRX-106) alone or with Keytruda (pembrolizumab) for adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The goal is to see if the drug can help the immune system fight cancer.
The Bronx, New YorkAges 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.
The Bronx, New YorkAges 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.
Hackensack, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT05144698RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
RAPA-201 cell therapy for certain advanced lung and head cancers
This Phase 1/2 trial tests RAPA-201, a personalized immune cell treatment made from your own T cells, for advanced solid tumors. It may help people whose cancer has come back after standard treatment and after an anti–PD-1/PD-L1 antibody.
Hackensack, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT06961006RecruitingPhase 2
Study of an experimental vaccine plus pembrolizumab for melanoma
This trial tests an experimental personalized cancer vaccine (V940) combined with pembrolizumab (Keytruda) in people with advanced melanoma that cannot be removed by surgery. The goal is to see if this combination helps the immune system fight the cancer better.
Hackensack, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT06242470RecruitingPhase 1
Study of MGC026 for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug called MGC026 that targets a protein called B7-H3 on cancer cells, aiming to shrink or slow different advanced solid tumors. It is an early-phase study to find the right dose and check safety.
Lake Success, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07287917RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing a new drug combo for advanced breast cancer or melanoma
This trial tests a new combination of drugs (AMXT 1501, DFMO, and standard therapies) for people with advanced solid tumors, specifically breast cancer (ER+ HER2-) or melanoma that has progressed after other treatments. The goal is to see if this combination can help shrink tumors or slow their growth.
Lake Success, New YorkAges 18 years+
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Melanoma trials in other cities
Where these studies are running near New York
Institutions with a site for the recruiting melanoma studies listed above.
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center · 6 studies
- NYU Langone Health · 5 studies
- Columbia University Irving Medical Center · 2 studies
- Hackensack University Medical Center · 2 studies
- John Theurer Cancer Center at Hackensack University Medical Center · 2 studies
- Montefiore Medical Center · 2 studies
- NYU Langone Hospital - Long Island · 2 studies
- Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey · 2 studies
What taking part in a 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.
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Common questions
- Are there melanoma clinical trials near New York?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 58 recruiting melanoma studies with a site near New York, 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 melanoma study near New York?
- 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 New York to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site near New York, 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 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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