Combination Therapy for Advanced Melanoma and Kidney Cancer

Phase II Trial of Combination Anti-PD-1 and Aldesleukin for Metastatic Melanoma and Renal Cell Carcinoma

Recruiting Phase 2 Interventional Study
Metastatic Melanoma Advanced Locoregional Melanoma Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma Clear Cell Histology
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. Prior Safety Data This treatment has already been tested in at least one earlier human trial.
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At a Glance
Age
18 – 120
Sex
Any
Trial phase
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
78 (estimated)
Sponsor
National Cancer Institute (NCI) · NIH
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for adults with advanced melanoma or kidney cancer. Participants will receive a combination of two treatments through an IV and will stay in the hospital for part of the time.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I am at least 18 years old.
  • I have been diagnosed with advanced melanoma or renal cell carcinoma.
  • I have measurable disease.
  • I am willing to use birth control during and after the study.
  • I have tested negative for HIV.
  • I have tested negative for hepatitis B and hepatitis C.
  • I have a good performance status.
  • I understand and am willing to sign an informed consent document.

You may not be able to join if

  • I am nursing.
  • I am currently taking steroids.
  • I have an active infection that needs treatment.
  • I have a history of major organ autoimmune disease.
  • I had severe organ-related side effects from previous treatments.
  • I have had a severe allergic reaction to pembrolizumab or aldesleukin.
  • I have a history of heart problems.
  • I am taking any other investigational drugs.

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
Background: Aldesleukin is used to treat metastatic or advanced melanoma and renal cell carcinoma. Pembrolizumab is used to treat many cancers including melanoma. Researchers want to see if these drugs can be used together to produce better results in people with these types of cancer. Objective: To learn if the combination of pembrolizumab and aldesleukin can be used to treat metastatic or adv…
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Eligibility Criteria
* INCLUSION CRITERIA: * Participants must have histologically or cytologically confirmed cancer that falls into one of three cohorts: (1) metastatic melanoma or advanced locoregional melanoma not amenable to curative surgical resection and refractory to anti-PD-1 therapy; (2) metastatic renal cell c…
Contacts

NCI SB Immunotherapy Recruitment Center

(866) 820-4505

irc@nih.gov

CONTACT

Stephanie L Goff, M.D.

(240) 760-6214

stephanie.goff@nih.gov

CONTACT