Belvarafenib plus cobimetinib for NRAS-mutant advanced or metastatic melanoma
Official title: A Phase 2, Multicenter, Single-Arm Study of Belvarafenib (HM95573) in Combination With Cobimetinib in Patients With Locally Advanced or Metastatic NRAS-Mutant Melanoma
Run by Hanmi Pharmaceutical Company Limited · NCT07449754 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This trial will test whether taking belvarafenib with cobimetinib can shrink tumors or control disease in adults with NRAS‑mutant advanced or metastatic melanoma.
Quick facts
| Phase | Phase 2 |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Ages | 19 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 45 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Hanmi Pharmaceutical Company Limited Industry-sponsored |
| Drugs / interventions | Cobimetinib |
| Locations | 10 sites (Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do and 9 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | February 12, 2026 |
| Main results expected | September 2029 |
| Study ends | March 2030 |
| Registry record updated | March 4, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07449754 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adults (≥19 years) with histologically or cytologically confirmed locally advanced or metastatic melanoma harboring an NRAS mutation, at least one measurable lesion, ECOG ≤2, adequate organ function, and no prior RAF/MEK/ERK inhibitor therapy are ideal candidates.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with prior RAF/MEK/ERK inhibitor exposure, significant retinal or cardiac disease, recent major bleeding (CTCAE Grade ≥3 within 4 weeks), or inadequate organ function are unlikely to be eligible or to benefit from this regimen.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This is a Phase 2, open‑label, single‑arm, multicenter trial of oral belvarafenib combined with cobimetinib given in 28‑day cycles to adults with NRAS‑mutant locally advanced or metastatic melanoma. The study will enroll patients who have measurable disease, adequate organ function, and an ECOG performance status of 0–2 and who have not received prior RAF/MEK/ERK inhibitors. Key outcomes include objective response rate, disease control rate, duration of response, time to progression, progression‑free survival, overall survival, and safety. Safety monitoring will include assessments for retinal, cardiac, bleeding, hematologic, hepatic, and renal adverse events.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the combination could provide a new targeted option that shrinks tumors or prolongs disease control for patients with NRAS‑mutant melanoma.
How similar studies have gone: MEK inhibitor monotherapy has shown only modest activity in NRAS‑mutant melanoma, and combining a RAF‑targeted agent with a MEK inhibitor is a relatively novel approach with limited published clinical data to date.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Key Inclusion Criteria: * Have histologically, cytologically confirmed locally advanced or metastatic melanoma for which no adequate standard of care exists, or for which standard of care has failed or is not tolerated. * Have NRAS mutation. * Have at least one measurable lesion at baseline per RECIST v1.1 * Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status ≤2 * Age of 19 years or older * Adequate renal, hematologic and liver function. Key Exclusion Criteria: * Have a history of prior treatment with RAF, MEK, or ERK inhibitor. * Have past history or ongoing retinal pathology that is considered a risk factor for retinopathy or RVO. * Have past history or ongoing cardiac function-related disorders. * Had hemorrhage or bleeding corresponding to CTCAE Grade ≥3 within 4 weeks prior to the first dose of study drug treatment (Cycle 1 Day 1).
Where it's running
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Dong-A University Medical Center
Busan, South Korea Recruiting -
Severance Hospital
Seoul, South Korea Recruiting -
Asan Medical Center
Seoul, South Korea Recruiting -
Samsung Medical Center
Seoul, South Korea Recruiting -
Seoul National University Bundang Hospital
Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea Not yet recruiting -
Chonnam National University Hwasun Hospital
Hwasun, Jeollanam-do, South Korea Not yet recruiting
Show 4 more locations
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Kyungpook National University Chilgok Hospital
Daegu, South Korea Not yet recruiting -
Chungnam National University Hospital
Daejeon, South Korea Not yet recruiting -
Seoul National University Hospital
Seoul, South Korea Not yet recruiting -
Korea University Guro Hospital
Seoul, South Korea Not yet recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Young Su (Bobby) Noh
- Email: 63forever@hanmi.co.kr
- Phone: 82-2-410-9277
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.