New drug combo shows promise against advanced melanoma before surgery

NCT ID NCT03554083

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 28 times

Summary

This study tested whether giving a combination of drugs (vemurafenib, cobimetinib, and atezolizumab) before surgery could help patients with high-risk stage III melanoma. The goal was to see if the treatment could shrink or eliminate tumors before surgical removal. The trial involved 64 adults with advanced melanoma that had spread to lymph nodes. While the approach aims to control the disease, ongoing monitoring and potential further treatment are typically needed.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Mayo Clinic in Florida

    Jacksonville, Florida, 32224-9980, United States

  • Mayo Clinic in Rochester

    Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States

  • University of Minnesota/Masonic Cancer Center

    Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55455, United States

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