Clinical trials
Melanoma clinical trials
A serious form of skin cancer that develops in pigment-producing cells. We’re tracking 458 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06121180RecruitingPhase 2
Cemiplimab plus ziv-aflibercept for metastatic uveal melanoma
This trial tests two drugs, cemiplimab and ziv-aflibercept, together for people whose uveal melanoma has spread. It may be an option if previous treatments have stopped working or you haven't had treatment yet.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06081920RecruitingPhase 2
IBI363 for advanced melanoma after standard treatment
This study tests a new drug called IBI363 for people with advanced melanoma that has progressed after standard treatment. It aims to see if IBI363 can shrink tumors or slow their growth.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06066138RecruitingPhase 1
Trial: Adjusting Atezolizumab Dose Based on Drug Levels in Blood
This study tests whether adjusting the dose of the immunotherapy drug atezolizumab (Tecentriq) based on its levels in your blood works well. You may be able to join if you have advanced cancer and your doctor already plans to give you this drug (alone or with other approved treatments).
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–120 - 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.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06070012RecruitingPhase 2
Tebentafusp for untreated metastatic uveal melanoma
This trial tests a new drug called tebentafusp for people with uveal melanoma that has spread to other parts of the body and who have not yet received any treatment for the metastatic disease. It requires a specific genetic marker (HLA-A*0201) and focuses on whether the drug can shrink or slow the growth of tumors.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18 years+ - NCT05429138Recruiting
Tracking egg and sperm changes during melanoma treatment
This study measures how anti-cancer treatment affects a person’s egg reserve (for women) or semen quality (for men) over time. It may help doctors better understand fertility-related side effects of melanoma therapy and how they evolve during routine treatment.
BordeauxAges 18–45 - NCT05893654Enrolling by invitationPhase 1/Phase 2
Melphalan treatment to shrink eye melanoma before other therapy
This early-phase study tests whether melphalan can be used to reduce (shrink) a type of eye cancer called choroidal melanoma before additional treatment. It may help by controlling tumor size while doctors closely monitor the eye and outcomes.
Ribeirão Preto, São PauloAges 18 years+ - NCT05856565Recruiting
AI study using skin scar images to predict anti-PD-1 response
This study tests an artificial intelligence (AI) tool that looks at images of skin “peri-scar” areas to predict how well anti-PD-1 immunotherapy will work. It may help doctors better choose treatment for people with hard-to-operate (inoperable) melanoma or certain skin cancers.
Besançon, Bourgogne-Franche-ComtéAges 18 years+ - NCT05830058RecruitingPhase 2
PET-guided focused radiation for limited worsening lung, melanoma, kidney cancer
This Phase 2 study tests whether using a PET scan to guide focused radiation (SBRT) can control a small number of cancer spots that are starting to grow despite prior treatment. It may help patients avoid wider radiation by targeting only the limited progressing areas.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05779423RecruitingPhase 2
Freezing tumor plus two immunotherapies for advanced melanoma
This trial tests whether combining a local treatment that freezes a tumor (cryoablation) with two immune “checkpoint” medicines (ipilimumab and nivolumab) can better control unresectable melanoma. It may help when melanoma has grown after prior immune therapy.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT04844528RecruitingPhase 2
Nicotinamide for CLL patients with recent skin cancer history
This Phase 2 trial tests whether nicotinamide (a form of vitamin B3) can help people with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) who have had non-melanoma skin cancers in the past 5 years. The study looks at how well new skin cancers can be prevented or reduced.
Salt Lake City, UtahAges 18 years+ - NCT05704647RecruitingPhase 2
Nivolumab plus relatlimab for melanoma in the brain
This Phase 2 study tests whether nivolumab plus relatlimab can shrink or control melanoma that has spread to the brain. It may help by boosting the immune system to attack the cancer, including melanoma in brain areas that can’t be treated with prior focused radiation.
Houston, TexasAges 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.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT05098184RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Study TIL treatment for advanced melanoma using harvested tumor cells
This early-phase trial tests GC101 TIL, a treatment made from your own melanoma tumor cells, for advanced melanoma. It may help the immune system better fight the cancer after standard treatments have already stopped working or if none are available.
ShanghaiAges 18–75 - NCT05522660RecruitingPhase 3
Immunotherapy or targeted therapy with focused brain radiation
This Phase 3 study tests whether immunotherapy or targeted medicine, with or without a one-time focused brain radiation procedure, can control brain metastases from melanoma or non-small cell lung cancer. It mainly enrolls people who have no (or minimal) brain symptoms and are newly diagnosed in the brain (except for certain recent brain surgery).
NaplesAges 18 years+ - NCT05498792RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Trial testing CBL0137 with two immunotherapy drugs for melanoma
This early trial tests CBL0137 along with ipilimumab and nivolumab (two immune-based cancer medicines) in people with stage III or possibly stage IV melanoma that can be biopsied. It may help shrink melanoma and improve immune control, while also learning how safe and effective this combination is.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05373823Recruiting
Online skin check coaching for melanoma survivors
This study tests an online program to help melanoma survivors do full-body skin self-checks regularly. It may help you catch new or changing skin areas earlier by improving how often and how thoroughly you check.
New Brunswick, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT05384496RecruitingPhase 2
Axitinib and nivolumab for advanced mucosal melanoma
This trial studies how well two medicines—axitinib and nivolumab—work for people with advanced melanoma that starts in moist “mucosal” areas (like the mouth, nose, throat, or bowel). It may help shrink tumors and control the disease by boosting the immune system and targeting tumor growth.
Harrison, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT05307289Recruiting
Melanoma trial studying why immunotherapy stops working
This study looks at how melanoma cells “use energy” (tumor metabolism) to understand why immunotherapy can become less effective over time. If you are starting immunotherapy for advanced skin melanoma, the results may help improve future treatments for resistance.
Nice, Alpes-maritimesAges 18 years+ - 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+ - NCT04903119RecruitingPhase 1
Targeted drugs for metastatic melanoma with a BRAF mutation
This Phase 1 trial tests a combination of targeted cancer medicines to treat melanoma that has spread or cannot be removed by surgery. It is for people whose tumor has a specific BRAF mutation, and who have either stayed stable on a prior targeted treatment or no longer respond to it.
Iowa City, IowaAges 18 years+ - NCT04778449Recruiting
Melanoma study on quality of life and lifestyle factors
This study asks people with melanoma (and certain related skin conditions) to complete questionnaires about quality of life, lifestyle, and mental well-being. Your answers can help researchers understand what affects day-to-day life and support for people with melanoma.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT04771520RecruitingPhase 2
Avapritinib for tumors with specific KIT or PDGFRA changes
This Phase 2 trial studies avapritinib, a targeted medicine, for people whose cancer has specific KIT or PDGFRA genetic changes. It may help shrink or slow growth of certain advanced cancers, including some brain tumors, when standard treatments have not worked or for specific glioblastoma cases.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT04751396Recruiting
Melanoma education for people with autoimmune conditions
This trial tests an educational tool to help people with melanoma and pre-existing autoimmune disease understand immune checkpoint inhibitor treatment. It aims to support you and your care team with information that can help you make decisions and feel more prepared.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for melanoma?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 458 recruiting 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 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 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.