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Biological Therapy in Treating Patients With Metastatic Melanoma
NCT00002786 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
RATIONALE: Biological therapies use different ways to stimulate the immune system and stop cancer cells from growing. PURPOSE: Phase I/II trial to study the effectiveness of biological therapy in treating patients who have metastatic melanoma.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BIOLOGICAL aldesleukin
- BIOLOGICAL therapeutic tumor infiltrating lymphocytes
Study Locations (1)
Washington
- Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center — Seattle
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 20 participants |
| Start Date | 1995-10 |
| Est. Completion | 2006-03 |
| Phase | Phase 1 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00002786
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00002786 describes a study currently listed as completed. It is categorized as Phase 1, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 20 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, which has 319 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 1 condition, with Melanoma (Skin) appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions — of which aldesleukin is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT00002786 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include Washington. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT00002786 about?
NCT00002786 is a clinical study titled "Biological Therapy in Treating Patients With Metastatic Melanoma". RATIONALE: Biological therapies use different ways to stimulate the immune system and stop cancer cells from growing. PURPOSE: Phase I/II trial to study the effectiveness of biological therapy in treating patients who have metastatic melanoma.
What is the current status of trial NCT00002786?
This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 1 study. The enrollment target is 20 participants. The study started on 1995-10. Estimated completion is 2006-03.
What conditions does trial NCT00002786 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Melanoma (Skin). These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00002786?
The interventions under investigation include: aldesleukin (BIOLOGICAL), therapeutic tumor infiltrating lymphocytes (BIOLOGICAL). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00002786?
This trial is sponsored by Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, which has 319 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT00002786 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Washington. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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