Liver-Targeted therapy plus immunotherapy shows promise for advanced melanoma

NCT ID NCT07281924

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests whether combining a liver-directed chemotherapy (HEPZATO KIT) with an immunotherapy drug (Opdualag) is safe and effective for people with metastatic melanoma that has spread to the liver. About 15 participants who have not received prior systemic treatment will receive the combination. The goal is to see if this approach can shrink tumors better than current treatments.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Melphalan (HEPZATO KIT) and nivolumab/relatlimab (Opdualag)

What this could lead to

If successful, this combination could offer a new treatment option for people with melanoma that has spread to the liver, potentially improving tumor shrinkage and outcomes.

What could go wrong

This is an early-phase trial with only 15 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The combination may cause serious side effects, and it is not yet known if it works better than existing therapies.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

melanoma metastatic melanoma

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • UW Hospital and Clinics

    RECRUITING

    Madison, Wisconsin, 53792, United States