New combo therapy targets tough melanoma

NCT ID NCT02721459

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

Summary

This early-phase study tests a new drug called XL888 added to two standard melanoma drugs (vemurafenib and cobimetinib) for people with advanced BRAF-mutated melanoma that cannot be removed by surgery. The main goal is to find the safest dose of XL888 and see how well the combination is tolerated. About 26 adults with stage III or IV melanoma are taking part.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute

    Tampa, Florida, 33612, United States

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