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Advanced Melanoma clinical trials and research
Research outlook What's coming for Melanoma: the next 6 months to 5 yearsAs of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 24 Advanced Melanoma clinical trials that are recruiting, at sites in 33 countries (most in United States (16), Switzerland (5), China (5)). By phase: Phase 1 (7), Phase 2 (7), Phase 3 (3), Early Phase 1 (2). There are also 1 NIH-funded research project on Advanced Melanoma, with $615,390 in listed awards. Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
- 24Clinical trials
- 1NIH research projects
- 33Countries
Newest Advanced Melanoma clinical trials
| Study | Phase | Where | Status | Registered |
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| Sitagliptin Plus Pembrolizumab in Advanced Renal Cell Carcinoma and Melanoma | Phase 1 | Iowa City, Iowa | Recruiting | Jun 8, 2026 |
| MELCHRONO: Chrono-immunotherapy timing for advanced melanoma | Phase 2 | Fribourg, Canton of Fribourg and 8 other locations | Recruiting | May 7, 2026 |
| Intratumoral Au-TMP with Radiotherapy and Anti-PD-1 (Toripalimab) for Advanced Melanoma | Phase 1 | Chengdu, Sichuan and 1 other locations | Recruiting | May 1, 2026 |
| Using ctDNA to decide whether to add ipilimumab for people on nivolumab and relatlimab | Phase 2 | New York, New York | Recruiting | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Morning versus afternoon immunotherapy for advanced or metastatic solid tumors | Phase 4 | Portland, Oregon | Recruiting | Feb 12, 2026 |
| LM103 treatment for advanced melanoma (Phase II) | Phase 2 | Beijing, Beijing Municipality and 15 other locations | Recruiting | Dec 30, 2025 |
| LBL-024 alone or combined with LBL-007 or toripalimab for advanced melanoma | Phase 1/2 | Beijing, Beijing Municipality and 15 other locations | Recruiting | Aug 1, 2025 |
| AB821 for adults with advanced melanoma and other immune-responsive solid tumors | Phase 1 | New Haven, Connecticut | Recruiting | Jun 18, 2025 |
| Using modified T cells to treat advanced melanoma and sarcoma | Phase 1 | Lausanne, Canton of Vaud and 1 other locations | Recruiting | Mar 21, 2025 |
| Evaluating EIK1001 with Pembrolizumab for Advanced Melanoma | Phase 2/3 | Chandler, Arizona and 126 other locations | Recruiting | Nov 20, 2024 |
All recruiting trials (24)
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Sitagliptin Plus Pembrolizumab in Advanced Renal Cell Carcinoma and Melanoma
This study tests whether adding sitagliptin to pembrolizumab is safe and might help people whose advanced kidney cancer or melanoma stopped responding to prior PD-1/PD-L1 therapy.
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MELCHRONO: Chrono-immunotherapy timing for advanced melanoma
This study tests whether giving immune checkpoint inhibitors at specific times of day improves outcomes for adults with advanced melanoma.
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Intratumoral Au-TMP with Radiotherapy and Anti-PD-1 (Toripalimab) for Advanced Melanoma
This trial will test whether a melanoma-targeted gold nanoparticle injected into tumors, combined with focused radiotherapy and the anti-PD-1 drug toripalimab, is safe for adults with unresectable advanced melanoma.
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Using ctDNA to decide whether to add ipilimumab for people on nivolumab and relatlimab
This tests whether using a ctDNA blood test to guide adding ipilimumab for adults with advanced or metastatic melanoma on nivolumab and relatlimab leads to longer progression-free survival.
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Morning versus afternoon immunotherapy for advanced or metastatic solid tumors
This trial tests whether giving standard immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy in the morning versus the afternoon changes outcomes for adults with advanced or metastatic solid tumors.
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LM103 treatment for advanced melanoma (Phase II)
This study will test whether LM103 tumor‑infiltrating lymphocytes (TIL) given with chemotherapy can help adults with advanced melanoma who have not responded to at least two prior treatments.
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LBL-024 alone or combined with LBL-007 or toripalimab for advanced melanoma
This research will test whether LBL-024, given alone or with LBL-007 or with the PD-1 drug toripalimab, helps people with advanced melanoma.
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AB821 for adults with advanced melanoma and other immune-responsive solid tumors
This will test whether AB821 given every two weeks is safe and shows early anti-tumor activity in adults with recurrent locally advanced or metastatic melanoma or other immune-responsive solid tumors.
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Using modified T cells to treat advanced melanoma and sarcoma
This study is testing a new treatment that uses modified T-cells to see if it can help people with advanced melanoma and sarcoma fight their cancer better.
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Evaluating EIK1001 with Pembrolizumab for Advanced Melanoma
This study is testing if a new drug called EIK1001, when combined with Pembrolizumab, can help people with advanced melanoma feel better compared to just using Pembrolizumab alone.
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Testing a new combination treatment for advanced melanoma
This study is testing a new combination of three treatments for people with advanced melanoma that hasn't improved with other therapies to see if it can help them feel better.
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Using focused ultrasound and an immune-activating drug for advanced melanoma treatment
This study is testing a new treatment that combines focused ultrasound and an immune-boosting drug to see if it can help adults with advanced melanoma before their surgery.
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High-intensity exercise and high-fiber diet for melanoma patients
This study is testing whether high-intensity exercise and a high-fiber diet can help improve health for melanoma patients receiving immunotherapy.
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Neoadjuvant and adjuvant immunotherapy for advanced melanoma
This study is testing if a new type of immunotherapy can help people with advanced melanoma do better before and after surgery.
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Comparing VO and Nivolumab to Standard Treatment for Advanced Melanoma
This study is testing if a new combination of treatments, Vusolimogene Oderparepvec and nivolumab, can help people with advanced melanoma who haven't responded to other therapies feel better compared to standard treatments.
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Testing T3011 for advanced melanoma treatment
This study is testing a new treatment called T3011 to see if it can help people with advanced melanoma feel better and manage their condition.
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Comparing two treatments for advanced melanoma
This study is testing if a new combination treatment for advanced melanoma can work better than the standard treatment for patients who have not received treatment before.
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At-home cancer treatment versus clinic-based treatment for advanced cancer patients
This study tests whether giving cancer treatment at home is better for comfort and satisfaction compared to getting it at a clinic for people with advanced cancer.
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Combining Naltrexone and Propranolol with Immunotherapy for Advanced Melanoma
This study is testing if combining two medications, naltrexone and propranolol, with immune therapy can help people with advanced melanoma feel better and improve their treatment results.
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Mesalamine to prevent colitis from ipilimumab plus nivolumab
This trial will try giving mesalamine to adults with advanced melanoma who are starting ipilimumab plus nivolumab to see if it lowers the chance and severity of immune-related diarrhea and colitis.
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Using memory-like natural killer cells with nivolumab and relatlimab for advanced melanoma after previous treatments
This study is testing if a new type of immune cell treatment combined with two existing drugs can help people with advanced melanoma who haven't improved with previous therapies.
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Comparing tebentafusp treatment to standard care for advanced melanoma
This study is testing a new treatment called tebentafusp for people with advanced melanoma to see if it works better than the usual care they’ve already received.
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Using tumor infiltrating lymphocytes to treat advanced melanoma
This study is testing if a new treatment using immune cells from patients' own tumors can help people with advanced melanoma who haven't had success with other therapies.
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Treatment of advanced solid tumors with IACS-6274 and other medications
This study is testing a new drug called IACS-6274, alone and with other medications, to see how well it can help people with advanced solid tumors and what the safest dose is.
NIH-funded research (1)
Early-stage science funded by the US National Institutes of Health. Most of these projects don't enroll patients, but they show what is being worked on.
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Investigating personalized cancer vaccines for advanced melanoma patients
This study is testing a personalized cancer vaccine for people with advanced melanoma to help their immune system better fight the cancer, using unique pieces from their own tumors along with other treatments to see how well it works.
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Quick answers
How many Advanced Melanoma clinical trials are recruiting right now?
24, as of November 12, 2026. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where are these trials running?
In 33 countries. The most sites are in United States (16 trials), Switzerland (5 trials), China (5 trials), Canada (4 trials), France (4 trials). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.
What phases are they in?
Phase 1: 7, Phase 2: 7, Phase 3: 3, Early Phase 1: 2. Trials with no phase listed are usually device, behavioural or observational studies.
How do I join one?
Open a study, check the "Is this trial a fit for you?" section, then contact the study team listed on the page. They will ask a few screening questions. Asking is free and does not commit you to anything. Talk it over with your doctor first.
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