Recruiting Melanoma Studies in San Francisco
Study to Investigate Lifileucel Regimen Plus Pembrolizumab Compared With Pembrolizumab Alone in Participants With Untreated Advanced Melanoma.
This is a Phase 3, multicenter, open-label, randomized, parallel group, treatment study to assess the efficacy and safety of lifileucel in combination with pembrolizumab compared with pembrolizumab al...
A Study to Assess Naporafenib (ERAS-254) Administered With Trametinib in Patients With NRAS-mutant Melanoma (SEACRAFT-2)
Stage 1: To select the optimal dose of naporafenib + trametinib to be studied in Stage 2. Stage 2: To compare progression free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS) for patients with NRAS-mutant (...
IDE196 (Darovasertib) in Combination With Crizotinib as First-line Therapy in Metastatic Uveal Melanoma
This is a Phase 2/3, multi-arm, multi-stage, open-label study of human leukocyte antigen (HLA)-A\*02:01 negative participants with metastatic uveal melanoma (MUM) who will be randomized to receive eit...
VO and Nivolumab vs Physician's Choice in Advanced Melanoma That Progressed on Anti-PD-1 & Anti-CTLA-4 Drugs [IGNYTE-3]
This is a randomized, controlled, multicenter, open-label Phase 3 clinical study comparing VO in combination with nivolumab versus Physician's Choice treatment for patients with unresectable Stage III...
Study of IDE196 in Patients with Solid Tumors Harboring GNAQ/11 Mutations or PRKC Fusions
This is a Phase 1/2, multi-center, open-label basket study designed to evaluate the safety and anti-tumor activity of IDE196 in patients with solid tumors harboring GNAQ or GNA11 (GNAQ/11) mutations o...
An Efficacy Study of Adjuvant Treatment With the Personalized Cancer Vaccine mRNA-4157 and Pembrolizumab in Participants With High-Risk Melanoma (KEYNOTE-942)
The purpose of this study is to assess whether postoperative adjuvant therapy with mRNA-4157 and pembrolizumab improves recurrence free survival (RFS) compared to pembrolizumab alone in participants w...
A Clinical Study of V940 and Pembrolizumab (MK-3475) in People With Melanoma (V940-012/INTerpath-012)
Researchers want to learn if V940 with pembrolizumab can stop advanced melanoma from growing or spreading. Melanoma is a type of skin cancer. Advanced means the cancer has spread to other parts of the...
A Trial to Learn if Fianlimab and Cemiplimab Are Safe and Work Better Than Anti-PD1 Alone in Adult Participants With Resectable Stage 3 or 4 Melanoma
This study is researching an experimental drug called REGN3767, also known as fianlimab (R3767), when combined with another medication called cemiplimab (each individually called a "study drug" or cal...
A Trial of LNS8801 With or Without Pembrolizumab in Patients With Refractory Melanoma
The goal of this clinical trial is to understand if a new drug called LNS8801 can safely treat patients with melanoma. The primary question to be answered is what is the average length of time during ...
A Phase 1B/2 Study of RP1 in Solid Organ Transplant Patients With Advanced Cutaneous Malignancies
This Phase 1B/2 study is a multicenter, open-label, study of RP1 to investigate the (a) objective response rate, in addition to (b) safety and tolerability of RP1 for the treatment of advanced cutaneo...
Binimetinib and Imatinib for Unresectable Stage III-IV KIT-Mutant Melanoma
This phase II trial studies how well binimetinib and imatinib work in treating patients with stage III-IV KIT-mutant melanoma that cannot be removed by surgery (unresectable). Binimetinib and imatinib...
About Melanoma Clinical Trials in San Francisco
Melanoma is the most serious type of skin cancer, developing from the pigment-producing cells known as melanocytes. While less common than other skin cancers, melanoma is more likely to spread. Immunotherapy and targeted therapy have revolutionized melanoma treatment.
There are currently 11 melanoma clinical trials recruiting participants in San Francisco, CA. These studies are seeking a combined 3,103 participants. Research is being sponsored by Iovance Biotherapeutics, Inc., Erasca, Inc., IDEAYA Biosciences and 6 other organizations. Clinical trial participation is free and participants receive study-related medical care at no cost.
Melanoma Clinical Trials in San Francisco — FAQ
Are there melanoma clinical trials in San Francisco?
Yes, there are 11 melanoma clinical trials currently recruiting in San Francisco, CA. Browse the studies on this page to find one that fits.
How do I join a clinical trial in San Francisco?
Browse the studies listed above, click one that interests you, and complete the free eligibility form. A study coordinator at the San Francisco research site will contact you about next steps.
Are clinical trials in San Francisco free?
Yes, clinical trial participation is always free. Study-related treatment, medical tests, and doctor visits are provided at no cost. Many San Francisco studies also compensate for your time and travel.
What melanoma treatments are being tested?
The 11 active trials in San Francisco are testing new therapies including novel drugs, biologics, and treatment approaches for melanoma.
Data updated March 2, 2026 from ClinicalTrials.gov