๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-02-20

Neoadj Admin Autologous Tumor Infiltrating Lymphocytes & Pembrolizumab for Treatment of Adv Melanoma Patients (NCT05176470)

A Phase IB Study to Assess the Safety and Efficacy of Neoadjuvant Administration of Autologous Tumor Infiltrating Lymphocytes (LN144/Lifileucel) and Pembrolizumab for Treatment of Patients With Locally Advanced (Stage IIIB-D)/Metastatic (Stage IV) Melanoma

๐Ÿ”ต Active, Not Recruiting Phase1 ๐Ÿ’Š Investigational Drug / Biologic Sponsor: Richard Wu

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

This phase I/II trial tests the safety and side effects of LN-144 (Lifileucel) and pembrolizumab in treating patients with stage IIIB-D or stage IV melanoma that has spread to nearby tissue or lymph nodes. Biological therapies, such as LN-144 (Lifileucel), use substances made from living organisms that may attack specific tumor cells and stop them from growing or kill them. Immunotherapy with monoclonal antibodies, such as pembrolizumab, may help the body's immune system attack the cancer, and may interfere with the ability of tumor cells to grow and spread. Giving lifileucel and pembrolizumab may make the tumor smaller.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center โ€” Columbus, Ohio

Age range: 18 Years to 75 Years

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๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center โ€” Columbus, Ohio

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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