Radiation plus immunotherapy: a one-two punch against advanced melanoma?

NCT ID NCT06767306

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

Summary

This phase 2 trial is testing whether adding a precise type of radiation called SBRT to standard immunotherapy helps people with advanced melanoma that has spread to a few spots live longer. About 129 adults with untreated, stage IV melanoma will either get immunotherapy alone or immunotherapy plus SBRT. The study will track survival and cancer progression over several years.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) plus immunotherapy (immune checkpoint inhibitor)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could show that adding precise radiotherapy to immunotherapy helps people with advanced melanoma live longer or keep the cancer from growing.

What could go wrong

This is a relatively small, early-phase trial (129 people) without a direct comparison group, so results may not be conclusive. Radiotherapy can cause side effects like fatigue or skin irritation, and combining treatments may increase immune-related reactions.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

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

  • Melanoma Institute Australia

    RECRUITING

    Wollstonecraft, New South Wales, 2065, Australia

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  • Princess Alexandra Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Woolloongabba, Queensland, 4102, Australia

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  • Princess Margaret Cancer Centre

    RECRUITING

    Toronto, Ontario, M5G 2C4, Canada

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  • The Alfred Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Melbourne, Victoria, 3004, Australia

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  • Westmead Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Westmead, New South Wales, 2145, Australia

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