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lenvatinib for Melanoma
Study Summary
This trial will study the safety and effectiveness of two drugs, lenvatinib and pembrolizumab, given after exposure to other anti-melanoma agents. There is no specific hypothesis being tested.
- Advanced Melanoma
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Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Side effects data
From 2021 Phase 2 trial • 41 Patients • NCT02915783Trial Design
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- You have tried a specific type of medicine called anti-PD-1/L1 monoclonal antibody, either alone or with other similar treatments, but your condition has not improved.Your organs are working properly.You have spreading cancer in your brain or spinal fluid.You have melanoma in your eye.You have a gastrointestinal condition that can affect how your body absorbs lenvatinib.You have a severe fistula in your digestive system or other parts of your body.You have had a serious allergic reaction to a medication similar to the one being tested.You have a history of lung disease that required steroid treatment or currently have lung disease.You have received a transplant of someone else's tissue or organ.You have another type of cancer that is getting worse or needs ongoing treatment.You have experienced significant coughing up blood or bleeding from your tumor within the past 2 weeks before starting the study drug.
- Group 1: lenvatinib plus pembrolizumab
- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is lenvatinib indicated for use?
"Lenvatinib can be an effective treatment for various cancers, such as malignant neoplasms and unresectable melanoma. Additionally, it is sometimes used to treat patients with microsatellite instability high."
Has the FDA given lenvatinib their stamp of approval?
"While there is some data supporting lenvatinib's safety, it is still in Phase 2 clinical trials and has not yet been proven effective."
Does lenvatinib have a history of being studied in other medical trials?
"There are 1076 ongoing clinical trials researching lenvatinib. Of these, 134 have reached Phase 3. The majority of these studies taking place in Sacramento, California; however, there are 37371 locations running trials for this medication globally."
Is this study taking place at a high number of locations within the US?
"More than a handful of locations are running this clinical trial; 10 in total. To name a few, there is Sunnybrook Research Institute (Site 0654) in Toronto, Southeast Nebraska Cancer Center (0316) in Lincoln and McGill University Health Centre (0651) in Montreal."
Are there any patients who have not yet been enrolled in this research?
"No, this particular clinical trial is not currently looking for new patients. The study was initially posted on 1/30/2019, with the most recent edit taking place on 7/21/2022. There are other options available; as of right now, there are 783 trials actively recruiting melanoma patients and 1076 trials involving lenvatinib that have open enrolment."
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