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Stage IV Melanoma clinical trials
Every US clinical trial registered for Stage IV Melanoma — phase mix, recruiting status, and the sponsors running them, straight from the NIH ClinicalTrials.gov registry.
15 US clinical trials ·
The research picture
Stage IV Melanoma has 15 registered US clinical trials; none are currently listed as recruiting, so most are completed or in follow-up.
- 0
- recruiting participants now
- 0%
- of trials open to enrollment
- 0
- in Phase 3–4 (later-stage)
- 8
- top sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI)
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
A Phase II Trial of PD-L1 Therapy Combined With Anti-VEGF Therapy in Unresectable or Metastatic Melanoma
Elizabeth Buchbinder, MD
NCT04356729
Neoadj Admin Autologous Tumor Infiltrating Lymphocytes & Pembrolizumab for Treatment of Adv Melanoma Patients
Richard Wu
NCT05176470
E7080 (Lenvatinib) in Combination With Dacarbazine Versus Dacarbazine Alone as First Line Therapy in Patients With Stage IV Melanoma
Eisai
NCT01133977
Study of Denileukin Diftitox in Participants With Stage IIIC and Stage IV Melanoma
Eisai
NCT01127451
Sorafenib in Treating Patients With Stage III or Stage IV Melanoma That Cannot Be Removed By Surgery
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
NCT00119249
Sorafenib and Temsirolimus in Treating Patients With Metastatic, Recurrent, or Unresectable Melanoma
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
NCT00349206
Temozolomide and Thalidomide in Treating Patients With Brain Metastases Secondary to Melanoma
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
NCT00072163
Vaccine Plus Interleukin-2 in Treating Patients With Advanced Melanoma
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
NCT00005949
Imatinib Mesylate and Bevacizumab in Treating Patients With Advanced Melanoma or Other Advanced Cancers
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
NCT00074308
Tremelimumab and CP-870,893 in Patients With Metastatic Melanoma
Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine
NCT01103635
Individualized Temozolomide in Treating Patients With Stage IV Melanoma That Cannot Be Removed By Surgery
Mayo Clinic
NCT01328535
Decitabine in Treating Patients With Advanced Solid Tumors
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
NCT00030615
Temsirolimus and Bryostatin 1 in Treating Patients With Unresectable or Metastatic Solid Tumors
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
NCT00112476
Sodium Stibogluconate and IFNa-2b Followed By CDDP, VLB and DTIC Treating Pts.With Advanced Melanoma or Other Cancers
Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
NCT00498979
flt3L With or Without Vaccine Therapy in Treating Patients With Metastatic Melanoma or Renal Cell Cancer
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
NCT00019396
Phase Distribution
| Phase | Trial count |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | 8 |
| Phase 2 | 7 |
Top Sponsors
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, National Library of Medicine. Data is informational only.
Reading the Stage IV Melanoma Trial Landscape
ClinicalTrials.gov lists 15 US studies indexed under Stage IV Melanoma, and 0 of those are currently open to recruitment — roughly 0% 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 Stage IV Melanoma shows 0 late-stage studies (Phase 3 and Phase 4 combined) alongside 15 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 Stage IV Melanoma is led by National Cancer Institute (NCI) with 8 indexed trials, alongside 6 other organizations in the top contributor list. The list on this page surfaces up to 15 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 Stage IV Melanoma?
PlainTrial tracks 15 US clinical trials for Stage IV Melanoma, of which 0 are currently recruiting participants. Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov.
How do I find a recruiting trial for Stage IV Melanoma?
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.