Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 and up

Blocking TNF to Enhance Immune Response in Melanoma Treatment

Official title: Blocking TNF to Potentiate the ICI-dependent Immune Awakening in Melanoma

Run by Institut Claudius Regaud · NCT05867004 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing if blocking a specific protein can help improve the immune response in melanoma patients who are not responding well to their current treatment.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment100 (estimated)
SponsorInstitut Claudius Regaud
Academic / other
Drugs / interventionsnivolumab, ipilimumab, infliximab, certolizumab
Locations1 site (Toulouse)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJanuary 1, 2023
Main results expectedDecember 1, 2027
Study endsDecember 1, 2027
Registry record updatedNovember 9, 2026
Trial IDNCT05867004 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are patients with advanced melanoma who are participating in the TICIMEL or MELANFalpha clinical trials.

Probably not a fit

Patients who are not enrolled in the TICIMEL or MELANFalpha trials may not receive any benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study investigates the effects of blocking Tumor Necrosis Factor alpha (TNF) to improve the immune response in patients with melanoma who are being treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICI). It aims to clarify the pharmacodynamic impact of TNF inhibitors on immune and clinical responses, particularly in patients who do not respond to ICI therapy or experience severe immune-related adverse events. The study builds on previous findings that suggest TNF inhibitors can enhance the efficacy of ICIs and reduce adverse effects. Patients participating in this observational study are already enrolled in two related clinical trials, TICIMEL and MELANFalpha.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve treatment outcomes for melanoma patients who currently do not respond to standard therapies.

How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown promising results in enhancing ICI efficacy with TNF inhibitors in preclinical models, suggesting potential for success in this approach.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Inclusion in TICIMEL clinical trial (NCT03293784),
* Inclusion in MELANFα trial (NCT03348891)

Exclusion Criteria:

* NA

Where it's running

  • Institut Claudius Regaud
    Toulouse, France
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.