Melanoma And Skin Cancer Trials Limited
Clinical trials sponsored by Melanoma And Skin Cancer Trials Limited, explained in plain language.
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Immunotherapy drug avelumab shows promise in preventing merkel cell cancer recurrence
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether the immunotherapy drug avelumab can help prevent Merkel cell carcinoma from coming back after initial treatment. About 122 people with stage I to III Merkel cell carcinoma are randomly assigned to receive either avelumab or a placebo. The main goal is to …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Melanoma and Skin Cancer Trials Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 08:35 UTC
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New combo therapy shows promise for rare skin cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding a type of radiation therapy (PRRT or standard radiotherapy) to the immunotherapy drug avelumab can help control metastatic Merkel cell carcinoma, a rare and aggressive skin cancer. About 19 adults with advanced disease that hasn't been treated befo…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Melanoma and Skin Cancer Trials Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 22, 2026 13:50 UTC
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Transplant patients get new hope: cream may stop skin cancer before it starts
Prevention OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether a cream containing sirolimus, applied nightly for 24 weeks, can prevent facial skin cancers in people who have received an organ transplant. The study includes 146 adults who have had a transplant at least a year ago and have a history of skin can…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Melanoma and Skin Cancer Trials Limited • Aim: Prevention
Last updated May 26, 2026 08:56 UTC