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NCT00553618 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 2

Adjuvant, Combined Interleukin 2 (Proleukin) and DTIC (Dacarbazine) in High-risk Melanoma Patients

A Phase 2 study of Metastatic Melanoma, sponsored by University of Louisville.

Active
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
160
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT00553618 is a Phase 2 study of Metastatic Melanoma that is active but no longer recruiting, run by University of Louisville. The registered enrollment target is 160 participants, above the 82-participant average among 91 other Metastatic Melanoma trials with a reported enrollment target (95% higher). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.

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The verdict

NCT00553618, a Phase 2 study of Metastatic Melanoma, is active but no longer recruiting, sponsored by University of Louisville.

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
160 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

The purpose of this study is to see if the combination of the two cancer drugs, Dacarbazine (DTIC) and a low-dose of Proleukin (IL2), would provide a less toxic and more effective treatment for melanoma than currently available treatments for people with high-risk melanoma. Dacarbazine (DTIC) and Proleukin (IL2) are both FDA-approved drugs for the treatment of melanoma.

Conditions Studied

Interventions

  • DRUG Proleukin and Dacarbazine

Study Locations (1)

Kentucky

  • James Graham Brown Cancer Center - Louisville

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 160 participants
Start Date 2007-08
Est. Completion 2026-08
Phase Phase 2

Sponsor

University of Louisville

217 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00553618

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00553618 describes a study currently listed as active not recruiting, categorized as Phase 2. The registered enrollment target is 160 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, above the 82-participant average among 91 other Metastatic Melanoma trials with a reported enrollment target (95% higher). The listed sponsor is University of Louisville, which has 217 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 1 condition, with Metastatic Melanoma appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which Proleukin and Dacarbazine is the first listed.

NCT00553618 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include Kentucky.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT00553618 about?

NCT00553618 is a clinical study titled "Adjuvant, Combined Interleukin 2 (Proleukin) and DTIC (Dacarbazine) in High-risk Melanoma Patients". The purpose of this study is to see if the combination of the two cancer drugs, Dacarbazine (DTIC) and a low-dose of Proleukin (IL2), would provide a less toxic and more effective treatment for melanoma than currently available treatments for people with high-risk melanoma. Dacarbazine (DTIC) and Pr...

What is the current status of trial NCT00553618?

This trial is currently active not recruiting. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 160 participants. The study started on 2007-08. Estimated completion is 2026-08.

What conditions does trial NCT00553618 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Metastatic Melanoma.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00553618?

The interventions under investigation include: Proleukin and Dacarbazine (DRUG).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00553618?

This trial is sponsored by University of Louisville, which has 217 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT00553618 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across Kentucky. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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