๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-01-22

Effects of Anti-PD1 Adjuvant Checkpoint Blockade Immunotherapy on Atypical/Dysplastic Nevi (NCT06599619)

A Study of the Effects of Anti-PD1 Adjuvant Checkpoint Blockade Immunotherapy on Features of Atypical/Dysplastic Nevi in Patients With Stage IIB-IIIC Melanoma

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Interventional Protocol ๐Ÿ“Š Observational Clinical Research Sponsor: John Kirkwood

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

This study will examine the impact of anti-programmed cell death 1 (PD1) therapy given in the approved adjuvant therapeutic regimens upon the morphologic, histopathologic, molecular and immunologic as well as genomic features of atypical/dysplastic nevi (A/DN) in patients with a prior documented melanoma of Stages IIB, IIC, IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC and concurrent presence of two or more atypical nevi.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: UPMC Hillman Cancer Center โ€” Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Age range: 18 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

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

  • UPMC Hillman Cancer Center โ€” Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (412) 623-1191

Email: bednarzdl@upmc.edu

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

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.

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๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  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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