Immune cell attack: new combo therapy targets brain tumors in advanced melanoma

NCT ID NCT05588453

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests a new treatment for people with stage IV melanoma that has spread to the brain. It combines a chemotherapy drug (temozolomide) with specially grown immune cells (NK cells) from a healthy donor. The goal is to see if this combination is safe and can shrink brain tumors. About 24 participants will take part in this early-phase trial.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

brain cancer cutaneous melanoma melanoma metastatic malignant neoplasm in the brain metastatic melanoma

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center

    RECRUITING

    Columbus, Ohio, 43210, United States

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