Clinical trials
Melanoma clinical trials
A serious form of skin cancer that develops in pigment-producing cells. We’re tracking 465 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT04594187RecruitingPhase 2
Radiation after immunotherapy for melanoma that spread to a sentinel node
This Phase 2 trial tests whether adding radiation to the lymph node area can help people with melanoma that has a positive sentinel lymph node. It is meant for patients without spread to distant organs, who are already planning to receive post-surgery immunotherapy.
Jacksonville, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT07704918Recruiting
Study: Lowering cholesterol during melanoma immunotherapy
This study tests whether giving aggressive cholesterol-lowering medication to people starting immunotherapy for melanoma can improve heart health. It may help reduce the risk of heart problems during cancer treatment.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 55 years+ - NCT06941818Enrolling by invitationPhase 1
TIL therapy for advanced melanoma
This trial tests a new cell therapy made from your own tumor-fighting cells (TILs) for advanced melanoma that hasn't responded to other treatments. It aims to shrink tumors by re-infusing these boosted cells back into your body.
BeijingAges 18–75 - 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 - NCT04318717RecruitingPhase 2
Pembrolizumab plus radiation for resected mucosal melanoma
This trial studies whether giving pembrolizumab (an immunotherapy) together with a targeted form of radiation can help after surgery for mucosal melanoma. It aims to lower the chance of the cancer coming back and improve outcomes in people whose tumor was removed.
St Louis, MissouriAges 16 years+ - NCT07634380RecruitingPhase 1
Sitagliptin Plus Pembrolizumab for Advanced Kidney or Skin Cancer
This study tests whether adding sitagliptin (a diabetes medication) to pembrolizumab (an immunotherapy) can help patients with advanced kidney cancer or melanoma whose cancer stopped responding to previous immunotherapy treatments. The goal is to see if this combination can shrink tumors and improve survival.
Iowa City, IowaAges 18–99 - 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+ - NCT05909618RecruitingPhase 2
Crizanlizumab with nivolumab for brain-spread melanoma or glioblastoma
This Phase 2 study tests crizanlizumab alone or with nivolumab to treat people with certain brain tumors that have spread to the brain (melanoma) or glioblastoma. The goal is to see whether this approach can control the disease and improve outcomes.
Ramat Gan, IsraelAges 18 years+ - NCT07099430RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of LBL-024 alone or with LBL-007 or toripalimab for advanced melanoma
This trial tests a new drug, LBL-024, either by itself or combined with another drug (LBL-007 or toripalimab) in people with advanced melanoma. The goal is to see if these combinations can shrink tumors or slow cancer growth.
Fuzhou, FujianAges 18 years+ - NCT07310784RecruitingPhase 2
Testing LM103 for advanced melanoma
This trial tests a new drug called LM103 for people with advanced melanoma who have already tried several standard treatments, including immunotherapy. The goal is to see if LM103 can help shrink tumors when other treatments have stopped working.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT07027488RecruitingPhase 1
Testing AB821 for advanced solid tumors that resist immunotherapy
This trial tests a new study drug, AB821, for people with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments, especially immunotherapy. The goal is to see if AB821 can shrink tumors or slow their growth.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18 years+ - NCT06466434RecruitingPhase 2
Prebiotic diet to boost immunotherapy for melanoma
This trial tests whether a special prebiotic diet can help your body's bacteria (microbiome) better respond to standard immunotherapy for advanced melanoma that cannot be removed by surgery. If you are starting your first immunotherapy, you may be able to join.
Houston, TexasAges 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.
Gilbert, ArizonaAges 12 years+ - NCT06586593Recruiting
Immunotherapy before surgery for advanced melanoma
This study looks at how well immunotherapy works before surgery for melanoma that has spread. If you have stage III or IV melanoma that can be removed, you may be able to join this trial.
AngersAges 18 years+ - NCT06488482RecruitingPhase 3
Short immunotherapy after melanoma surgery
This trial tests whether giving a shorter course of immunotherapy after surgery can help prevent melanoma from coming back. It is for people with high-risk melanoma who have had the cancer fully removed.
HelsinkiAges 18 years+ - NCT07445022RecruitingPhase 4
Study of tunlametinib for advanced melanoma with NRAS mutation
This trial tests a new oral targeted therapy (Tunlametinib) for people with advanced melanoma that has a specific gene change called NRAS. It's for those who have already tried immunotherapy and need another option.
ShanghaiAges 18 years+ - NCT07400302RecruitingPhase 2
Sintilimab plus chemo for resected mucosal melanoma
This trial tests if adding sintilimab (an immunotherapy) to chemotherapy after surgery can lower the chance of mucosal melanoma coming back. It is for people whose melanoma has been fully removed and whose tumor tests positive for PD-L1.
Changchun, JilinAges 18 years+ - NCT06952400Recruiting
Melanoma genetics study in Taiwan
This study looks at genetic changes in melanoma tumors to better understand the disease. It may help find the best treatments for different stages of melanoma.
Taipei, Taiwan/TaipeiAges 18 years+ - NCT06783270RecruitingPhase 1
T-Cell Therapy for Advanced Melanoma
This trial tests a new T-cell therapy made from your own tumor (TILs), genetically edited to remove the PD1 checkpoint blocker. It may help your immune system fight melanoma that has not responded to standard treatments like anti-PD1 therapy.
Herlev, Capital RegionAges 18–75 - 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.
Tucson, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - 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+ - NCT06594991RecruitingPhase 2
A study of three immunotherapy drugs for advanced melanoma
This trial tests a combination of three immunotherapy drugs (fianlimab, cemiplimab, and ipilimumab) for people with advanced melanoma that has stopped responding to previous PD-1/PD-L1 treatment. It aims to see if this new combination can help shrink or control the cancer.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04331093RecruitingPhase 2
Pre-surgery treatment for stage III–IV melanoma with two medicines
This trial tests two medicines given before surgery to shrink stage III–IV acral melanoma (a melanoma type on the hands/feet) and improve outcomes. If the tumors respond, surgery can happen afterward as planned.
Changchun, JilinAges 18–75 - NCT07562841RecruitingPhase 1
Gold nanoparticles and radiation therapy for advanced melanoma
This study tests a new treatment combining gold nanoparticles (Au-TMP), radiation therapy, and an immune-boosting drug (anti-PD-1) for advanced melanoma that cannot be surgically removed. The goal is to help your immune system fight the cancer more effectively.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for melanoma?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 465 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.