New combo attack on eye cancer that spreads to the liver

NCT ID NCT04283890

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tests a combination of two immunotherapy drugs (ipilimumab and nivolumab) plus a chemotherapy drug (melphalan) given directly to the liver through a special procedure. It includes 83 adults with advanced uveal melanoma that has spread mainly to the liver. The goal is to see if this approach is safe and can slow or stop the cancer from growing.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

ipilimumab, nivolumab, and melphalan

What this could lead to

If successful, this combination could offer a new treatment option for people with advanced uveal melanoma that has spread to the liver, potentially improving control of the disease.

What could go wrong

This is an early-phase trial with only 83 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The combination of immunotherapy and chemotherapy can cause serious side effects, and it is not yet known if it will improve survival.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

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

  • Leiden University Medical Center

    Leiden, South Holland, 2333 ZA, Netherlands