Dendritic Cell Activating Scaffold in Melanoma

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This research study is a Phase I clinical trial. Phase I clinical trials test the safety of investigational melanoma vaccines. Phase I studies also try to define the appropriate dose of the investigational vaccine, in this case WDVAX, to use for further studies. "Investigational" means that the vaccine is still… Read more »

RTA 408 Capsules in Patients With Melanoma – REVEAL

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Malignant melanoma is a leading cause of death from cutaneous malignancies, accounting for approximately three-fourths of all skin cancer deaths. For metastatic or unresectable melanomas, standard treatment options include immune checkpoint inhibitors (e.g., ipilimumab and nivolumab) and other therapies, however, approved therapies are rarely curative. It is now well accepted… Read more »

Cabozantinib-S-Malate Compared With Temozolomide or Dacarbazine in Treating Patients With Melanoma of the Eye

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This randomized phase II trial studies how well cabozantinib-s-malate works compared with temozolomide or dacarbazine in treating patients with melanoma of the eye (ocular melanoma). Cabozantinib-s-malate may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth. Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as temozolomide… Read more »

A Multi-Center Phase 2 Open-Label Study to Evaluate Safety and Efficacy in Subjects With Melanoma Metastatic to the Brain Treated With Nivolumab in Combination With Ipilimumab Followed by Nivolumab Monotherapy (CheckMate 204)

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This is an open-label, multi-site Phase 2 study of Nivolumab combined with Ipilimumab followed by Nivolumab monotherapy for the treatment of subjects with Melanoma metastatic to the brain. Patients with histologically confirmed Malignant melanoma and asymptomatic brain metastases are eligible for the study.

Ipilimumab With or Without Dabrafenib, and/or Trametinib in Treating Patients With Melanoma That is Metastatic or Cannot Be Removed by Surgery

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This randomized phase I trial studies the side effects and best way to give ipilimumab with or without dabrafenib and/or trametinib in treating patients with melanoma that is metastatic or cannot be removed by surgery. Monoclonal antibodies, such as ipilimumab, can block tumor growth in different ways. Some block the… Read more »