New drug before surgery may stop melanoma from coming back
NCT ID NCT04020809
First seen Mar 09, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 12 times
Summary
This study tests if giving the drug atezolizumab before surgery is safe for people with high-risk melanoma that hasn't spread. About 20 adults will receive two doses before their tumor is removed. The goal is to see if this approach can lower the chance of the cancer returning without causing dangerous delays to surgery.
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Houston Methodist Hospital
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
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