Clinical trials
Metastatic Melanoma clinical trials
Below are recruiting metastatic melanoma clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 123 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06075524Recruiting
How PD-1 therapy affects immune cells in advanced cancers
This study looks at how your immune system responds to PD-1/PD-L1 immunotherapy (drugs like Keytruda or Opdivo) for advanced melanoma, lung cancer, and similar cancers. It involves regular blood tests to track your immune cells, which may help doctors understand why these treatments work for some people better than others.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT06060613RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
OBX-115 cell therapy for advanced melanoma or lung cancer
This trial tests an experimental cell therapy called OBX-115 for people with advanced melanoma or non-small cell lung cancer that has not responded to standard treatments. The therapy uses your own immune cells to fight the cancer. The study aims to see if it is safe and effective.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05727904RecruitingPhase 3
New immunotherapy for advanced melanoma, with or without lifileucel
This trial studies whether adding lifileucel (a patient-specific immune-cell treatment) to pembrolizumab works better than pembrolizumab alone. It’s for people with untreated advanced melanoma that cannot be removed by surgery.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18–70 - 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.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT04272658Recruiting
Whole-body PET/CT scan during immunotherapy for melanoma
This trial studies how a whole-body PET/CT scan (using a radioactive sugar called FDG) can better track metastatic melanoma in people receiving immune therapy. It may help doctors understand tumor response to medications like nivolumab or pembrolizumab.
Brest, FinistereAges 18 years+ - NCT05026983RecruitingPhase 2
Targeted drugs for melanoma spread to the brain
This Phase 2 trial tests two targeted medicines (binimetinib and encorafenib) for melanoma that has spread to the brain. It focuses on people whose tumor has a specific BRAF V600 mutation and who have brain metastases that are progressing or need treatment.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05269381RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Personalized cancer vaccine with pembrolizumab for advanced tumors
This study makes a custom vaccine from your tumor’s genetic information and gives it with pembrolizumab (an immune therapy). It aims to help control advanced solid tumors by teaching your immune system to recognize cancer-specific targets.
Jacksonville, FloridaAges 16 years+ - 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+ - NCT06359860RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing ST-1898 for advanced acral melanoma
This study tests a new oral drug called ST-1898 for people with advanced acral melanoma that has not responded to standard treatments. It aims to see if the drug can shrink or slow the growth of the cancer.
BeijingAges 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.
Scottsdale, ArizonaAges Any age - NCT07276386RecruitingPhase 2
Combination therapy for metastatic uveal melanoma
This trial tests a two-part treatment for uveal melanoma that has spread to the liver. First, you get a liver-directed chemotherapy (melphalan) through a special procedure called PHP, then you receive an immunotherapy drug (tebentafusp) that helps your immune system attack the cancer.
Tampa, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT07405086RecruitingPhase 4
Morning vs. afternoon immunotherapy for advanced solid tumors
This trial compares giving immunotherapy in the morning versus the afternoon to see if timing affects how well it works. It is for people with certain types of advanced or metastatic solid tumors who have not had this treatment before.
Portland, OregonAges 18 years+ - NCT07407166Recruiting
Immunotherapy for first-line metastatic melanoma in Slovenia
This study follows people with melanoma that has spread to other organs who are receiving immunotherapy as their first treatment. Researchers want to see how well this therapy works and look for clues in the body that predict response.
LjubljanaAges 18 years+ - NCT07422779Recruiting
Immunotherapy for advanced melanoma study
This study tests how well immunotherapy drugs like pembrolizumab and nivolumab work for people with advanced melanoma that has spread. It aims to find markers that predict treatment response.
LjubljanaAges 18 years+ - NCT06784778Recruiting
Testing a blood test to predict immunotherapy response
This study is testing a new blood test called IOpener®-Melanoma to see if it can predict which patients with advanced melanoma will respond well to immunotherapy. The goal is to better match treatments to people who will benefit most.
Tübingen, Baden-WurttembergAges 18 years+ - NCT07281924RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Combination Treatment for Melanoma Spread to Liver
This trial tests a combination of liver-directed chemotherapy (HEPZATO KIT) with a new immunotherapy called Opdualag for people whose melanoma has spread to the liver and who have not had many prior treatments.
Madison, WisconsinAges 18 years+ - NCT05361174RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing an IOV-4001 infusion for advanced melanoma or lung cancer
This trial studies how well and how safely an infusion called IOV-4001 works in adults with advanced melanoma or non-small-cell lung cancer that cannot be removed with surgery. It also aims to see what side effects occur and whether the treatment can help control the cancer.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18–70 - NCT06940739RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
IOV-3001 and lifileucel for advanced melanoma
This trial tests a new combination treatment, IOV-3001 and lifileucel, for people with advanced melanoma that has not responded to standard immunotherapy and cannot be surgically removed. It aims to see if this cellular therapy is safe and effective.
Denver, ColoradoAges 18–70 - NCT07221734RecruitingPhase 3
Testing MB11 versus Opdivo for advanced melanoma
This trial compares a new drug, MB11, to the standard treatment Opdivo for people with advanced melanoma that hasn't been treated yet. The goal is to see if MB11 works just as well.
FunchalAges 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 - 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+ - NCT07050940Recruiting
Adding a gut supplement to immunotherapy for advanced melanoma
This trial tests whether adding a postbiotic (a gut-health supplement) to a standard immunotherapy called anti-PD-1 makes it work better for people with advanced melanoma that hasn't been treated yet. It may help shrink tumors or slow the cancer's growth.
Bari, BAAges 18 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+ - 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+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for metastatic melanoma?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 123 recruiting metastatic 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 metastatic 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 metastatic 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.