Adding a gut supplement to immunotherapy for advanced melanoma
Part of Cancer, Skin clinical trials.
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.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older.
- You have advanced melanoma (stage III or IV) that cannot be removed with surgery.
- You have not received any previous treatment for metastatic melanoma (except certain adjuvant therapies stopped over 6 months ago).
- You do not have active brain metastases or autoimmune disease (except mild ones like vitiligo or type 1 diabetes).
- You are willing to provide a tumor sample (biopsy) before starting treatment.
- You have adequate organ function (kidneys, liver, bone marrow) as checked by blood tests.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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