Brain radiation boost may improve melanoma treatment, new trial investigates
NCT ID NCT03340129
First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated May 12, 2026 · Updated 21 times
Summary
This study looks at whether adding precise radiation to the brain (stereotactic radiotherapy) to a combination of two immunotherapy drugs (ipilimumab and nivolumab) helps people with melanoma that has spread to the brain live longer without neurological complications. About 218 adults with stage IV melanoma and untreated brain metastases will be randomly assigned to receive either the drug combination alone or the drugs plus radiation. The goal is to see if the combined approach reduces deaths caused by brain metastases.
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Alfred Hospital
RECRUITINGMelbourne, Victoria, 3004, Australia
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Calvary Mater NewcastleHospital
RECRUITINGWaratah, New South Wales, 2298, Australia
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Melanoma Institute Australia
RECRUITINGWollstonecraft, New South Wales, 2065, Australia
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Oslo Univesity Hospital Radiumhospitalet
TERMINATEDOslo, Oslo, 0379, Norway
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Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
RECRUITINGEast Melbourne, Victoria, 3002, Australia
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Princess Alexandra Hospital
RECRUITINGWoolloongabba, Queensland, 4102, Australia
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Royal Adelaide Hospital
RECRUITINGAdelaide, South Australia, 5000, Australia
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Sir Charles Gairdner Hosptial
RECRUITINGPerth, Western Australia, 6009, Australia
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Westmead Hospital
RECRUITINGSydney, New South Wales, 2145, Australia
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