Melanoma Institute Australia
Clinical trials sponsored by Melanoma Institute Australia, explained in plain language.
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New approach may shrink skin cancers before surgery, reducing scars
Disease control CompletedThis study tested giving a daily pill called sonidegib for 12 weeks before surgery or a cream for people with basal cell carcinoma in cosmetically sensitive areas like the face. The goal was to see if the pill could shrink tumors enough to make surgery less scarring or even avoid…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Melanoma Institute Australia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 09:20 UTC
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Personalized medicine takes on tough melanoma
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at 216 people with advanced melanoma that didn't have common BRAF or NRAS mutations and had stopped responding to standard therapy. Researchers analyzed each person's tumor DNA to find specific mutations and then gave them a drug designed to target that mutation…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Melanoma Institute Australia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 08:34 UTC