New combo offers hope for melanoma patients who failed standard therapy

NCT ID NCT04971499

First seen Feb 22, 2026 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 15 times

Summary

This study tests a combination of two drugs, dapansutrile and pembrolizumab, in people with advanced melanoma that no longer responds to PD-1 inhibitors. The trial has two parts: first, finding a safe dose of dapansutrile with pembrolizumab, and second, checking if the combo shrinks tumors. About 26 adults with stage 3 or 4 melanoma that cannot be surgically removed are participating.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Duke Cancer Center

    Durham, North Carolina, 27710, United States

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