DNA vaccines aim to supercharge immune therapy against skin cancer

NCT ID NCT04079166

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This phase 2 trial is testing two experimental DNA vaccines, SCIB1 and iSCIB1+, in combination with standard immunotherapy drugs for people with advanced melanoma that cannot be removed by surgery. The study involves 173 participants and aims to see if adding these vaccines is safe and can improve how well the standard treatments work. The vaccines are designed to stimulate the immune system to better fight the cancer.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

SCIB1 and iSCIB1+ DNA vaccines

What this could lead to

If successful, this could lead to a new treatment option that boosts the immune system's ability to fight advanced melanoma, potentially making standard therapies work better and longer.

What could go wrong

This is a phase 2 trial, so it's still early. The vaccines may not improve outcomes or could cause side effects. Results may not apply to all patients.

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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

Locations

  • Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

    Cambridge, United Kingdom

  • East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust

    Northwood, United Kingdom

  • Guy's & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

    London, United Kingdom

  • Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

    Preston, United Kingdom

  • Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

    Nottingham, United Kingdom

  • Oxford University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

    Oxford, United Kingdom

  • Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

    London, United Kingdom

  • Sheffield Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

    Sheffield, United Kingdom

  • Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

    Taunton, United Kingdom

  • The Christie NHS Foundation Trust

    Manchester, United Kingdom

  • The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

    Leeds, United Kingdom

  • The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

    London, United Kingdom

  • University Hospital Plymouth NHS Trust

    Plymouth, United Kingdom

  • University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust

    Southampton, United Kingdom

  • Velindre University NHS Trust

    Cardiff, United Kingdom