Experimental Lymph-Node injection for skin cancer trial halted early

NCT ID NCT05393713

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

Summary

This early-phase trial tested whether giving the immunotherapy drug STI-3031 directly into the lymph nodes or vessels (using a special device) is safe for people with in-transit melanoma, a type of skin cancer that spreads through lymph channels. Only 3 people took part before the study was stopped early. The goal was to find the best dose and check for side effects.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

STI-3031 (anti-PD-L1 antibody)

What this could lead to

If successful, this approach could offer a more targeted way to treat in-transit melanoma with fewer side effects than standard immunotherapy.

What could go wrong

This was a very early (Phase 1) trial that was terminated after only 3 participants, so we have very little data on safety or effectiveness. The results may not apply to other patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cutaneous melanoma melanoma metastatic melanoma

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Mayo Clinic in Florida

    Jacksonville, Florida, 32224-9980, United States

  • Mayo Clinic in Rochester

    Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States