Collecting and analyzing biological samples for melanoma treatment
Official title: Melanoma 4p: Biobanking and New Biomolecular Metrics
Run by Regina Elena Cancer Institute · NCT05906277 · Data updated 2026-05-14
This study is no longer in our active list. It may have stopped recruiting or finished. The details below are as of 2026-05-14 and are kept for reference. Check ClinicalTrials.gov for its current status, or see similar studies below.
This study is testing how collecting and analyzing different biological samples from melanoma patients can help find better treatments and improve their care.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 300 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Regina Elena Cancer Institute Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Roma) |
| Trial ID | NCT05906277 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are patients diagnosed with melanoma.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with other medical conditions unrelated to melanoma may not 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 interventional study aims to implement a comprehensive oncological model focusing on melanoma patients by collecting and biobanking various biological materials, including tissue and liquid biopsies. The study will utilize genomic and epigenomic methods for molecular monitoring to identify new actionable signatures. Patients will be evaluated by a Molecular Tumor Board to facilitate their inclusion in innovative clinical trials. The overarching goal is to enhance existing treatment pathways and establish a robust biostatistical platform for ongoing evaluation.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to more personalized and effective treatment options for melanoma patients.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies utilizing biobanking and molecular monitoring have shown promise in improving treatment outcomes for cancer patients.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Melanoma affected patients Exclusion Criteria: * No patiens affected by other pathology
Where it's running
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Roma, Italy Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Patrizio Giacomini, MD
- Email: patrizio.giacomini@ifo.it
- Phone: +39 0652665054
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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.