New triple-drug attack aims to revive immune response in hard-to-treat melanoma

NCT ID NCT04562129

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This phase 2 trial tests whether combining high-dose interleukin-2 with low-dose ipilimumab, followed by nivolumab, can shrink tumors in people with advanced melanoma that has stopped responding to prior immunotherapy. About 29 participants with inoperable stage III or IV melanoma will receive the drug combination over 12-week courses. The main goal is to see how many patients experience tumor shrinkage.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Interleukin-2 (aldesleukin), ipilimumab, and nivolumab

What this could lead to

If it works, this could offer a new treatment option for people with advanced melanoma that no longer responds to standard immunotherapy.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-phase trial with only 29 participants, so results may not apply widely. The combination of drugs can cause severe side effects, including immune system overactivation.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

melanoma metastatic melanoma skin neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

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

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Locations

  • Moffitt Cancer Center

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    Tampa, Florida, 33612, United States

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