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Skin Cancer clinical trials
Every US clinical trial registered for Skin Cancer — phase mix, recruiting status, and the sponsors running them, straight from the NIH ClinicalTrials.gov registry.
42 US clinical trials · 14 currently recruiting
The research picture
Skin Cancer has 42 registered US clinical trials, 14 of them open to new participants right now — about 33% of the total.
- 14
- recruiting participants now
- 33%
- of trials open to enrollment
- 3
- in Phase 3–4 (later-stage)
- 5
- top sponsor: H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute
Counts reflect the public ClinicalTrials.gov registry as last mirrored by PlainTrial. Status and phase are reported by each study's sponsor. This is reference information, not medical advice.
Active & Recent Trials
Hybrid Effectiveness-Implementation Trial to Integrate Precision Skin Cancer Risk Feedback in FQHCs
H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute
NCT07222995
Rural Adult and Youth Sun Protection Study
University of Utah
NCT06439979
Undergraduate Skin Cancer Prevention Trial
University of Utah
NCT05634252
Adaptive Symptom Self-Management Immunotherapy Study
University of Arizona
NCT05715255
Meloxicam in Mohs Micrographic Surgery
University of Oklahoma
NCT07200544
Treating Basal and Squamous Cell Carcinomas With Fractional Laser and Tirbanibulin Ointment
Bruce Robinson, MD
NCT07010692
DNA Repair Activity in the Skin of Day and Night Shift Workers
Wright State University
NCT04122456
High-Intensity Exercise and High-Fiber Diet for Immunotherapy Outcomes in Melanoma Patients: The DUO Trial
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
NCT06298734
Cryoablation+Ipilimumab+Nivolumab in Melanoma
Massachusetts General Hospital
NCT05779423
Pilot Trial of Supplemental Vitamin A and Nicotinamide
Rhode Island Hospital
NCT05702398
A Phase 0 Window of Opportunity Trial of Intratumoral Seasonal Influenza Immunization in Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma (CSCC) Patients Awaiting Curative Excision
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
NCT06664151
Liquid Biomarker Study in Melanoma and Non-Melanoma Skin Cancers
University of Wisconsin, Madison
NCT06608511
Raman Spectroscopy and Skin Cancer
Renee Farrell
NCT06384924
TIL Therapy in cSCC and MCC
Karam Khaddour, MD, MS
NCT07288073
A Model for Genetic Susceptibility: Melanoma
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
NCT00591500
In Vivo Confocal Microscopy of Cutaneous Neoplasms and Normal Skin
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
NCT00588315
Patient Satisfaction in Cutaneous Surgery
Northwestern University
NCT01535963
Randomized Study of Nivolumab+Ipilimumab+/- SBRT for Metastatic Merkel Cell Carcinoma
H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute
NCT03071406
A Community-based Educational Initiative to Raise Awareness of Melanoma and Other Skin Cancers.
NYU Langone Health
NCT07177638
Evaluating Safety and Biomarkers Using DK210 (EGFR) for Locally Advanced or Metastatic EGFR+ Tumors
DEKA Biosciences
NCT05704985
A Study of Radiation Therapy and Cemiplimab for People With Skin Cancer
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
NCT05574101
XL888 + Vemurafenib + Cobimetinib for Unresectable BRAF Mutated Stage III/IV Melanoma
H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute
NCT02721459
Adaptive BRAF-MEK Inhibitor Therapy for Advanced BRAF Mutant Melanoma
H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute
NCT03543969
Sun-safe Habits Intervention and Education
University of Utah
NCT04341064
Online Tailored Interventions & Relational Agents for Exercise and Sun Protection
University of Rhode Island
NCT01458002
DermaSensor Study of Primary Care Physician Use of Elastic-Scattering Spectroscopy (ESS) on Skin Lesions Suggestive of Skin Cancer
DermaSensor
NCT06690086
Skin Cancer Prevention in a Pediatric Population
University of Colorado, Denver
NCT01464957
Melanoma Risk Assessment & Tailored Intervention
University of Pennsylvania
NCT01356771
Evaluation of Store-and-Forward Teledermatology Versus a Face-to-Face Assessment During a Skin Cancer Screening Event
University of California, Davis
NCT01820234
Phase II Trial of Allovectin-7® for Metastatic Melanoma
Vical
NCT00044356
Comparison Of Video-based Versus Written Patient Education on Sunscreen
University of California, Davis
NCT00826306
Effects of Lavender Aromatherapy on Patient Anxiety During Mohs Micrographic Surgery
Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
NCT06167096
Multi-Center Study to Evaluate the Performance of DermDx for Primary Care Physicians in the Detection of Skin Cancers
MetaOptima Technology
NCT06463860
EUREKA: Evaluating Ultraviolet Radiation Exposure in Kids for Adaptive Intervention
University of Utah
NCT07204704
Safety and Efficacy of Oral Midazolam for Perioperative Anxiety Relief of Patients Undergoing Mohs Micrographic Surgery
Mayo Clinic
NCT00578214
Development and Validation of a New Digital Dermatoscope in the United States
Barco
NCT04047316
Health Communication in Families
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
NCT00597961
Assessing a Natural Product Plus Bioadhesive Nanoparticle (BNP) Sunscreen
Yale University
NCT05736224
Videoscopic Versus Open Inguinal Lymphadenectomy for Cancer
Emory University
NCT01526486
Phase II Study of Radiation Therapy and Vismodegib for Advanced Head/Neck Basal Cell Carcinoma
Sue Yom
NCT01835626
Phase I of Histone Deacetylase (HDAC) Inhibitor Panobinostat With Ipilimumab With Unresectable III/IV Melanoma
H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute
NCT02032810
Study of Talabostat and Cisplatin in Advanced Melanoma
Point Therapeutics
NCT00083252
Phase Distribution
| Phase | Trial count |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | 8 |
| Phase 2 | 8 |
| Phase 3 | 2 |
| Phase 4 | 1 |
Top Sponsors
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, National Library of Medicine. Data is informational only.
Reading the Skin Cancer Trial Landscape
ClinicalTrials.gov lists 42 US studies indexed under Skin Cancer, and 14 of those are currently open to recruitment — roughly 33% of the total volume on the registry. That ratio is a useful proxy for activity level: a high share of recruiting studies often signals that research interest is current and that new enrollment opportunities are appearing, while a low share typically means the field is dominated by completed or follow-up work where most participant spots have already been filled. These counts reflect the public registry only and include studies at every stage of design, so they should be read as an index of research attention rather than as a measure of treatment availability.
The phase distribution for Skin Cancer shows 3 late-stage studies (Phase 3 and Phase 4 combined) alongside 16 earlier-phase entries (Phase 1 through Phase 2). Phase 1 and Phase 2 studies focus on early safety signals, dosing, and preliminary effect, while Phase 3 studies are typically the larger efficacy and safety trials submitted toward regulatory review, and Phase 4 studies follow approved interventions in real-world use. A condition weighted toward later phases often reflects a mature research pipeline with several interventions already close to or past approval, whereas a heavier early-phase tilt suggests the field is still exploring new mechanisms and candidate approaches.
Top sponsor activity for Skin Cancer is led by H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute with 5 indexed trials, alongside 9 other organizations in the top contributor list. The list on this page surfaces up to 42 of the most relevant recent and active entries, ordered with recruiting studies first so practical options are visible. All figures are derived from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset maintained by the National Library of Medicine and are reproduced here for reference. Inclusion of a trial, sponsor, or intervention on this page is neither an endorsement nor a recommendation — eligibility, protocol changes, and site-level status can shift frequently, so always verify current details on ClinicalTrials.gov and consult a qualified healthcare provider before acting on anything you see here.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many clinical trials are there for Skin Cancer?
PlainTrial tracks 42 US clinical trials for Skin Cancer, of which 14 are currently recruiting participants. Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov.
How do I find a recruiting trial for Skin Cancer?
Use the trial list above filtered by "Recruiting" status, or visit our trial finder at /recruiting to search by condition and state. Always discuss trial participation with your healthcare provider before enrolling.
Is this data current?
Data is sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov and reflects our most recent data pull. Trial status may have changed since then. Always verify current information at ClinicalTrials.gov before making decisions about participation.
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Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (National Library of Medicine). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (NIH/NLM) ClinicalTrials.gov AACT registry · 2026 Trial counts and statuses sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Sponsor counts include both industry and federal/academic sponsors.