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Unresectable Melanoma

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25 US clinical trials · 8 currently recruiting

Active & Recent Trials

RECRUITING Phase 3 670 participants

Study to Investigate Lifileucel Regimen Plus Pembrolizumab Compared With Pembrolizumab Alone in Participants With Untreated Advanced Melanoma.

Iovance Biotherapeutics

NCT05727904

RECRUITING Phase 2 135 participants

A Trial of LNS8801 With or Without Pembrolizumab in Patients With Refractory Melanoma

Linnaeus Therapeutics

NCT06624644

RECRUITING Phase 2 105 participants

Interleukin-6 Receptor Inhibitor Sarilumab in Combination With Ipilimumab, Nivolumab and Relatlimab in Patients With Unresectable Stage III or Stage IV Melanoma

NYU Langone Health

NCT05428007

RECRUITING Phase 2 100 participants

A Study of Lifileucel (Tumor-infiltrating Lymphocytes) in Adults With Advanced Melanoma

Iovance Biotherapeutics

NCT07288203

RECRUITING Phase 2 75 participants

Prebiotic Food-enriched Diet (PreFED) to Enhance the Microbiome and Response to First-line Immunotherapy in Unresectable Melanoma

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

NCT06466434

RECRUITING Phase 1 53 participants

A Study to Investigate the Efficacy and Safety of an Infusion of IOV-4001 in Adult Participants With Unresectable or Metastatic Melanoma or Stage III or IV Non-small-cell Lung Cancer

Iovance Biotherapeutics

NCT05361174

RECRUITING Phase 1 42 participants

A Study to Investigate the Safety and Efficacy of IOV-3001 in Adults With Advanced Melanoma Who Will Receive Lifileucel

Iovance Biotherapeutics

NCT06940739

RECRUITING 24 participants

Correlating Early FDG PET/CT and ctDNA in Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor (ICI)-Treated Melanoma Patients

University of Wisconsin, Madison

NCT06199713

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING Phase 3 407 participants

IO102-IO103 in Combination With Pembrolizumab Versus Pembrolizumab Alone in Advanced Melanoma (IOB-013 / KN-D18)

IO Biotech

NCT05155254

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING Phase 2 280 participants

Testing Two Different Treatment Schedules of Dabrafenib and Trametinib for Skin Cancer Which Has Spread

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

NCT02196181

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING Phase 3 267 participants

Dabrafenib and Trametinib Followed by Ipilimumab and Nivolumab or Ipilimumab and Nivolumab Followed by Dabrafenib and Trametinib in Treating Patients With Stage III-IV BRAFV600 Melanoma

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

NCT02224781

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING Phase 2 245 participants

Ipilimumab With or Without Sargramostim in Treating Patients With Stage III or Stage IV Melanoma That Cannot Be Removed by Surgery

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

NCT01134614

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING Phase 2 150 participants

Using Biomarkers to Help Guide Safe Immunotherapy Discontinuation in Patients With Unresectable Stage IIIB-IV Melanoma, The PET-Stop Trial

ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group

NCT04462406

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING Phase 1 75 participants

Testing the Addition of Navitoclax to the Combination of Dabrafenib and Trametinib in People Who Have BRAF Mutant Melanoma

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

NCT01989585

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING Phase 2 52 participants

Nivolumab With Trametinib and Dabrafenib, or Encorafenib and Binimetinib in Treating Patients With BRAF Mutated Metastatic or Unresectable Stage III-IV Melanoma

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

NCT02910700

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING Phase 2 50 participants

Diet and Immune Effects Trial: DIET- A Randomized Double Blinded Dietary Intervention Study in Patients With Metastatic Melanoma Receiving Immunotherapy

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

NCT04645680

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING Phase 2 43 participants

Talimogene Laherparepvec and Pembrolizumab in Treating Patients With Stage III-IV Melanoma

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

NCT02965716

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING Phase 1 20 participants

Pembrolizumab and Ibrutinib in Treating Patients With Stage III-IV Melanoma That Cannot Be Removed by Surgery

Mayo Clinic

NCT03021460

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING Phase 1 17 participants

Proof of Concept of TBio-4101, Lymphodepleting Chemo, IL-2 for Relapsed/Refractory Melanoma

H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute

NCT05628883

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING Phase 2 15 participants

Rituximab and Hyaluronidase Human in Patients With Advanced Melanoma Undergoing Nivolumab and Ipilimumab Therapy

Emory University

NCT03719131

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING Phase 1 14 participants

In Situ Immunomodulation With CDX-301, Radiation Therapy, CDX-1140 and Poly-ICLC in Patients w/ Unresectable and Metastatic Solid Tumors

University of Southern California

NCT04616248

COMPLETED Phase 2 184 participants

A Study to Investigate the Novel Agent BNT111 and Cemiplimab in Combination or as Single Agents in Patients With Advanced Melanoma That Has Not Responded to Other Forms of Treatment

BioNTech SE

NCT04526899

COMPLETED Phase 2 169 participants

Ipilimumab With or Without Bevacizumab in Treating Patients With Stage III-IV Melanoma That Cannot Be Removed by Surgery

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

NCT01950390

COMPLETED Phase 2 121 participants

A Study of INCMGA00012 in Participants With Selected Solid Tumors (POD1UM-203)

Incyte Corporation

NCT03679767

COMPLETED Phase 2 94 participants

Testing Treatment With Ipilimumab and Nivolumab Compared to Treatment With Ipilimumab Alone in Advanced Melanoma

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

NCT03033576

Phase Distribution

PhaseTrial count
Early Phase 1 6
Phase 2 15
Phase 3 3

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, National Library of Medicine. Data is informational only.

Reading the Unresectable Melanoma Trial Landscape

ClinicalTrials.gov lists 25 US studies indexed under Unresectable Melanoma, and 8 of those are currently open to recruitment — roughly 32% 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 Unresectable Melanoma shows 3 late-stage studies (Phase 3 and Phase 4 combined) alongside 21 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 Unresectable Melanoma is led by National Cancer Institute (NCI) with 7 indexed trials, alongside 9 other organizations in the top contributor list. The list on this page surfaces up to 25 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 Unresectable Melanoma?

PlainTrial tracks 25 US clinical trials for Unresectable Melanoma, of which 8 are currently recruiting participants. Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov.

How do I find a recruiting trial for Unresectable 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.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (NIH/NLM) ClinicalTrials.gov AACT registry · 2024 Trial counts and statuses sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Sponsor counts include both industry and federal/academic sponsors.

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