Educational Tool for Melanoma and Autoimmune Disease

Testing of an Educational Tool for Patients With Melanoma and Pre-Existing Autoimmune Disease Who Are Candidates for Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors

Recruiting Observational Study
Ankylosing Spondylitis Autoimmune Disease Crohn Disease Enteropathic Arthritis Enteropathic Spondylitis Inflammatory Bowel Disease Melanoma Psoriasis Psoriatic Arthritis Reactive Arthritis Rheumatoid Arthritis Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Ulcerative Colitis
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. No Study Drug Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
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At a Glance
Age
18 and older
Sex
Any
Study type
Observational
Participants needed
125 (estimated)
Sponsor
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for patients with melanoma who also have an autoimmune disease. Participants will provide feedback on a new educational tool to help them understand their treatment options with immune checkpoint inhibitors.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I have been diagnosed with melanoma
  • I have been diagnosed with an autoimmune disease
  • I am 18 years or older
  • My doctor has recommended I start immune checkpoint inhibitors
  • I have an email and computer or telephone with Internet access
  • I can communicate in English or Spanish

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial
This study learn how easily patients can use an educational tool that will be created for patients with melanoma and pre-existing autoimmune diseases who receive or will receive immune checkpoint inhibitor drugs. Patients will be asked their opinions about the design, accessibility, and content of the tool. Researchers will use the information collected to improve the educational materials that wi…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of melanoma * Diagnosis of pre-existing autoimmune disease * Inflammatory bowel disease * Diagnosis of Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis by a gastroenterologist * For ulcerative colitis, proof of chronic changes over time (i.e., 6 months) and signs of…
Contacts

Angeles Lopez-Olivo

713-792-9175

amlopezo@mdanderson.org

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