Study on Immunotherapy Before and After Surgery for Advanced Melanoma

Sponsor: H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute

Sponsor score: 40

ClinicalTrials ID:NCT06295159

This clinical trial is exploring whether using immunotherapy before surgery, based on specific tumor markers, can improve outcomes for patients with advanced melanoma. The study is divided into two parts, with each part enrolling participants in sequence.

Patient Parameters

Program Overview

The aim of this study is to find out if giving immunotherapy before surgery, tailored to specific tumor markers, can lead to better results for patients with advanced melanoma. Immunotherapy helps the body's immune system fight cancer. The study is divided into two parts, with Part 1 enrolling first, followed by Part 2.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Must be 18 years or older.
  • Have a confirmed diagnosis of melanoma at specific stages.
  • No prior systemic therapy for melanoma for Part 1 and Part 2 Cohort A.
  • For Part 2 Cohort B, melanoma must be advanced and not responding to previous treatments.
  • Must be considered operable by a surgeon.
  • Must have adequate organ function and be in good overall health.
  • Must provide a recent tumor sample for analysis.
  • Women of childbearing potential must have a negative pregnancy test and agree to use effective contraception during the study and for 5 months after the last treatment.
  • Men must agree to use effective contraception if their partner is of childbearing potential.
  • Must be willing to follow study procedures and provide informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria

  • Pregnant or breastfeeding women.
  • Recent treatment with another investigational drug or systemic therapy for melanoma.
  • Recent major surgery or significant infection.
  • History of certain types of melanoma or bowel obstruction.
  • Significant heart disease or recent stroke.
  • Active or history of brain metastases.
  • Other active cancers requiring treatment.
  • Recent treatment with certain drugs or vaccines.
  • Known allergies to study drugs.
  • History of lung disease or organ transplant.
  • Active autoimmune disease or recent use of immunosuppressive drugs.
  • Recent COVID-19 infection.
  • Uncontrolled HIV or hepatitis infections.
  • Dependence on total parenteral nutrition.
  • Certain heart conditions or history of myocarditis.
  • Must not have a history of allergy to study components.

Locations

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Moffitt Cancer Center33612TampaFlorida

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