Experimental antibody trio takes on Hard-to-Treat melanoma

NCT ID NCT06784648

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This early-phase trial tests a new experimental antibody called BI-1607 alongside two existing immunotherapies (ipilimumab and pembrolizumab) in 35 people with advanced melanoma that has spread or cannot be removed. The goal is to see if the combination is safe and can shrink tumors. The study is currently active but not recruiting.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

BI-1607 (an experimental antibody) combined with ipilimumab and pembrolizumab (immunotherapies)

What this could lead to

If successful, this combination could improve the immune system's ability to fight advanced melanoma that has stopped responding to current treatments.

What could go wrong

This is an early-phase trial with only 35 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The added drug may increase side effects without improving outcomes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cutaneous melanoma melanoma metastatic melanoma Neoplasm Metastasis uveal melanoma

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Charité - Universitatsmedizin Berlin

    Berlin, Germany

  • Hospital Universitario Vall d'Hebron

    Barcelona, Spain

  • Sarah Cannon Research Institute UK

    London, Greater London, W1G 6AD, United Kingdom

  • The Christie NHS Foundation Trust

    Manchester, M20 4BX, United Kingdom

  • University Hospital 12 de Octubre

    Madrid, Spain

  • University Hospital Essen

    Essen, Germany

  • University Hospital Heidelberg

    Heidelberg, Germany

  • University Medical Center Mannheim, Ruprecht-Karl University of Heidelberg and Clinical Cooperation Unit Dermato-Oncology(G300) German Cancer Research Center(DKFZ)

    Mannheim, Germany

  • Velindre Cancer Centre

    Cardiff, Wales, CF14 2TL, United Kingdom