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Updated May 2026 · ClinicalTrials.gov

RECRUITINGPhase 1INTERVENTIONAL

Nilotinib Plus Dabrafenib/Trametinib or Encorafenib/Binimetinib in Metastatic Melanoma

A Phase 1 Study of Nilotinib in Combination With Dabrafenib and Trametinib or Encorafenib/Binimetinib in BRAF V600 Mutant Metastatic Melanoma After Progression on BRAF/MEK Inhibition

Nilotinib Plus Dabrafenib/Trametinib or Encorafenib/Binimetinib in Metastatic Melanoma (NCT04903119) is a Phase 1 interventional studying Metastatic Melanoma and BRAF Gene Mutation, sponsored by Rina Plattner. RECRUITING as of the most recent ClinicalTrials.gov update. Talk to your doctor before contacting the trial site.

Important: This information is not medical advice. Talk to your doctor about whether a clinical trial is right for you.

About This Trial

This is a phase 1 dose-escalation study of nilotinib in combination with fixed-dose dabrafenib and trametinib regimen for patients with metastatic or unresectable melanoma carrying a BRAF V600 mutation and have relapsed on a BRAF/MEK inhibitor therapy. The goal is to assess the toxicity and tolerability and determine the maximum tolerated dose (MTD)/recommended phase 2 dose (RP2D) of the combination of nilotinib with dabrafenib and trametinib or with encorafenib and binimetinib. Additionally, this study will assess pharmacokinetic parameters of dabrafenib and nilotinib when used in combination.

What Stage of Research Is This?

Phase 1 trials test a new treatment for the first time in humans, focusing on safety, dosing, and how the body processes the drug. For Metastatic Melanoma, a Phase 1 study typically enrolls a small number of participants — often healthy volunteers or patients who have exhausted standard treatment options. Phase 1 results determine whether a treatment moves into larger Phase 2 efficacy studies.

This trial is currently recruiting participants. The sponsor has registered the study with ClinicalTrials.gov as actively enrolling, which means new applicants who meet the eligibility criteria can be considered for screening. Trial status can change between updates — confirm current recruiting status with the study contact before traveling for a screening visit.

With a target enrollment of 30 participants, this is a small study — typical of early-phase research, rare-disease trials, or pilot studies designed to generate preliminary signal before a larger study is launched.

Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)

Inclusion Criteria 3.1.1 Patients must have diagnosed by tissue sample (biopsy-confirmed) metastatic or unresectable melanoma. Radiological evaluation should occur within 28 days prior to enrollment initiation. 3.1.2 Patients must have a BRAF V600 mutation. Any CLIA-certified mutation testing is acceptable to document mutation status. 3.1.3 Patients must have stable disease on dabrafenib and trametinib or on encorafenib and binimetinib for a duration of greater than or equal to 3 months OR have failed any BRAFi/MEKi regimen to qualify for the trial, including the dabrafenib/trametinib combination and/or the encorafenib/ binimetinib combination. 3.1.4 Patient may have had prior immunotherapy for metastatic disease or prior cellular therapy (although NOT mandatory). NOTE: Other prior therapies are not allowed, with the exception of radiation. 3.1.5 Age ≥18 years. 3.1.6 ECOG performance status ≤ 1. See Appendix A. 3.1.7 Patients must have adequate organ and marrow function as defined below: absolute neutrophil count ≥1,500/mcL platelet count at least 100,000/mcL total bilirubin ≤ institutional upper limit of normal (ULN) AST(SGOT)/ALT(SGPT) ≤3 × institutional ULN creatinine ≤ institutional ULN OR glomerular filtration rate (GFR) ≥60 mL/min/1.73 m2 unless data exists supporting safe use at lower kidney function values, no lower than 30 mL/min/1.73 m2 (see Appendix B) 3.1.8 Patients with known human weakened immune system virus (HIV) on effective anti-retroviral therapy with undetectable viral load within 6 months are eligible for this trial. 3.1.9 For patients with known history of chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection, the HBV viral load must be undetectable on suppressive therapy, if indicated. 3.1.10 Patients with a known history of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection must have been treated and cured. For patients with known HCV infection who are currently on treatment, they are eligible if they have an undetectable HCV viral load. ...See full criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov Always talk to your doctor about whether this trial is right for you.

These are translations of the protocol\'s inclusion and exclusion criteria, simplified for patients and caregivers. The original clinical text appears below. Eligibility is ultimately confirmed by the trial site\'s screening process — this summary is a starting point for a conversation with your doctor, not a final determination.

Original Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria 3.1.1 Patients must have histologically confirmed metastatic or unresectable melanoma. Radiological evaluation should occur within 28 days prior to enrollment initiation. 3.1.2 Patients must have a BRAF V600 mutation. Any CLIA-certified mutation testing is acceptable to document mutation status. 3.1.3 Patients must have stable disease on dabrafenib and trametinib or on encorafenib and binimetinib for a duration of greater than or equal to 3 months OR have failed any BRAFi/MEKi regimen to qualify for the trial, including the dabrafenib/trametinib combination and/or the encorafenib/ binimetinib combination. 3.1.4 Patient may have had prior immunotherapy for metastatic disease or prior cellular therapy (although NOT mandatory). NOTE: Other prior therapies are not allowed, with the exception of radiation. 3.1.5 Age ≥18 years. 3.1.6 ECOG performance status ≤ 1. See Appendix A. 3.1.7 Patients must have adequate organ and marrow function as defined below: absolute neutrophil count ≥1,500/mcL platelets ≥100,000/mcL total bilirubin ≤ institutional upper limit of normal (ULN) AST(SGOT)/ALT(SGPT) ≤3 × institutional ULN creatinine ≤ institutional ULN OR glomerular filtration rate (GFR) ≥60 mL/min/1.73 m2 unless data exists supporting safe use at lower kidney function values, no lower than 30 mL/min/1.73 m2 (see Appendix B) 3.1.8 Patients with known human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) on effective anti-retroviral therapy with undetectable viral load within 6 months are eligible for this trial. 3.1.9 For patients with known history of chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection, the HBV viral load must be undetectable on suppressive therapy, if indicated. 3.1.10 Patients with a known history of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection must have been treated and cured. For patients with known HCV infection who are currently on treatment, they are eligible if they have an undetectable HCV viral load. 3.1.11 Patients with treated brain metastases are eligible if follow-up brain imaging 4 weeks or longer after central nervous system (CNS)-directed therapy shows no evidence of progression. 3.1.12 Patients with a prior or concurrent malignancy whose natural history or treatment does not have the potential to interfere with the safety or efficacy assessment of the investigational regimen are eligible for this trial. 3.1.13 Patients with known history or current symptoms of cardiac disease, or history of treatment with cardiotoxic agents, should have a clinical risk assessment of cardiac function using the New York Heart Association Functional Classification. To be eligible for this trial, patients should be class 2B or better. 3.1.14 Measurable (target) disease by Response Evaluation Criteria In Solid Tumors (RECIST 1.1) criteria. Target lesions selected for tumor measurements should be those where additional (e.g., palliative) treatments are not indicated or anticipated. • Measurable disease per RECIST 1.1 requirements: defined as longest diameter to be recorded for non-nodal lesions \> 10mm and short axis for nodal lesions \>15 mm using conventional techniques For patients enrolling onto the study with stable disease, it is possible they have no evidence of disease and/or do not have disease that meet RECIST 1.1 criteria if they have had clinical and radiographical response to treatment. This will be noted and monitored on subsequent surveillance imaging as per guidelines. 3.1.15 The effects of nilotinib, encorafenib, dabrafenib, binimetinib and trametinib on the developing human fetus are unknown, women of childbearing potential and men must agree to use adequate contraception (non-hormonal or barrier method of birth control; abstinence) prior to study entry and for the duration of study participation. Should a woman become pregnant or suspect she is pregnant while she or her partner is participating in this study, she should inform her treating physician immediately. Men treated or enrolled on this protocol must also agree to use adequate contraception prior to the study, for the duration of study participation, and 4 months after completion of nilotinib, dabrafenib, and trametinib administration. 3.1.16 Patients must have the ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent document. Exclusion Criteria 3.2.1 Patients with chronic hypokalemia or chronic hypomagnesemia. Patients can be eligible with a repeat screening, if results show repletion. 3.2.2 Patients with long QT syndrome or baseline QTc (Fridericia) \>470 msec in males and \>480 msec in females (ULN for each respectively). 3.2.3 Patients who have not recovered from adverse events due to prior anti-cancer therapy (i.e., have residual toxicities \> Grade 1 or greater than baseline) with the exception of alopecia, grade 2 fatigue, vitiligo or endocrinopathies on stable replacement therapy). 3.2.4 Patients who are receiving any other investigational therapies that could affect the primary or secondary outcomes of this study. 3.2.5 Untreated brain metastases are not allowed. 3.2.6 History of allergic reactions attributed to compounds of similar chemical or biologic composition to nilotinib, dabrafenib, encorafenib, binimetinib and trametinib. 3.2.7 Patients receiving any medications or substances that are strong CYP3A inhibitors are ineligible for this trial. Patients receiving any medications or substances that are strong CYP3A inducers are ineligible. Because the lists of these agents are constantly changing, it is important to regularly consult a frequently-updated medical reference. As part of the enrollment/informed consent procedures, the patient will be counseled on the risk of interactions with other agents, and what to do if new medications need to be prescribed or if the patient is considering a new over-the-counter medicine or herbal product. 3.2.8 Patients receiving any medications or substances that are strong CYP2C8 inhibitors are ineligible for the dabrafenib+ trametinib. Because the lists of these agents are constantly changing, it is important to regularly consult a frequently-updated medical reference. As part of the enrollment/informed consent procedures, the patient will be counseled on the risk of interactions with other agents, and what to do if new medications need to be prescribed or if the patient is considering a new over-the-counter medicine or herbal product. 3.2.9 Use of proton pump inhibitors concurrent with nilotinib is prohibited. Use of short-acting antacids or H2 blockers as an alternative to proton pump inhibitors is allowable. 3.2.10 Use of drugs or substances known to prolong QT interval is prohibited with Nilotinib 3.2.11 Patients with uncontrolled intercurrent illness. 3.2.12 Patients with psychiatric illness/social situations that would limit compliance with study requirements. 3.2.13 Pregnant or lactating women 3.3 There are no exclusions for trial participation based on gender nor race.

Treatments Being Tested

DRUG

Nilotinib 100mg

Patients will begin dabrafenib (150mg PO BID) and trametinib (2mg PO once daily) or encorafenib (450 mg PO) and binimetinib (45 mg PO BID) on day one and will continue for 28 days. After 7 days, nilotinib will be added at 100mg PO BID and will continue for 21 days. For each subsequent cycle, nilotinib will be given for 28 days.

DRUG

Nilotinib 200mg

Patients will begin dabrafenib (150mg PO BID) and trametinib (2mg PO once daily) or encorafenib (450 mg PO) and binimetinib (45 mg PO BID) on day one and will continue for 28 days. After 7 days, nilotinib will be added at 200mg PO BID and will continue for 21 days. For each subsequent cycle, nilotinib will be given for 28 days.

DRUG

Nilotinib 300mg

Patients will begin dabrafenib (150mg PO BID) and trametinib (2mg PO once daily) or encorafenib (450 mg PO) and binimetinib (45 mg PO BID) on day one and will continue for 28 days. After 7 days, nilotinib will be added at 300mg PO BID and will continue for 21 days. For each subsequent cycle, nilotinib will be given for 28 days.

DRUG

Nilotinib 400mg

Patients will begin dabrafenib (150mg PO BID) and trametinib (2mg PO once daily) or encorafenib (450 mg PO) and binimetinib (45 mg PO BID) on day one and will continue for 28 days. After 7 days, nilotinib will be added at 400mg PO BID and will continue for 21 days. For each subsequent cycle, nilotinib will be given for 28 days.

DRUG

Dabrafenib

All patients will begin dabrafenib (150mg PO BID) on day one and will continue for 28 days.

DRUG

Trametinib

All patients will begin trametinib (2mg PO once daily) on day one and will continue for 28 days.

DRUG

Encorafenib

encorafenib will be administered orally 450mg once daily for 28 consecutive days

DRUG

Binimetinib

binimetinib will be administered orally 45mg twice daily for 28 consecutive days

Locations (4)

Trial sites listed on ClinicalTrials.gov for this study. Site activation status can vary — confirm with the specific site before traveling for a screening visit.

University of Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa, United States
Markey Cancer Center
Lexington, Kentucky, United States
St. Luke's University Health Network
Easton, Pennsylvania, United States
Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center
Nashville, Tennessee, United States

How to Talk to Your Doctor About This Trial

Bring the printable summary of this trial — including the NCT ID (NCT04903119), the sponsor (Rina Plattner), and the key eligibility criteria — to your next appointment. Your doctor can review the inclusion and exclusion criteria against your medical history, lab values, and current treatments to assess whether you are likely to qualify. They can also help you weigh whether trial participation makes sense alongside your existing care plan.

Useful questions to walk through together: What does the trial protocol require beyond standard care? How long is the active treatment phase, and how long is follow-up? Are there study visits at sites I can reach? Who pays for the trial-specific procedures, and who pays for standard-of-care portions? See our 25 questions to ask about clinical trials guide for a more complete checklist.

Authoritative Sources

The official record for this trial lives on ClinicalTrials.gov — the federal registry maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. For background on how this trial fits into the FDA approval pathway, see the FDA drug approval process. For oncology-specific guidance for patients considering trials, the National Cancer Institute publishes patient-oriented overviews. International trial registries are aggregated by the WHO ICTRP.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NCT04903119 clinical trial studying?

This is a phase 1 dose-escalation study of nilotinib in combination with fixed-dose dabrafenib and trametinib regimen for patients with metastatic or unresectable melanoma carrying a BRAF V600 mutation and have relapsed on a BRAF/MEK inhibitor therapy. The goal is to assess the toxicity and tolerability and determine the maximum tolerated dose (MTD)/recommended phase 2 dose (RP2D) of the combination of nilotinib with dabrafenib and trametinib or with encorafenib and binimetinib. Additionally, this study will assess pharmacokinetic parameters of dabrafenib and nilotinib when used in combination… The full protocol is registered on ClinicalTrials.gov and includes the primary outcome measures, eligibility criteria, and study endpoints.

Who can participate in NCT04903119?

Eligibility for this trial depends on the specific inclusion and exclusion criteria set by the sponsor. The plain-English summary above translates the most important criteria into accessible language; the official clinical text is preserved in the collapsible section underneath. Whether you fit any specific trial is a medical decision your doctor needs to confirm — bring the trial information to your treating physician for a full review against your medical history.

How do I contact the trial site for NCT04903119?

Contact information registered with ClinicalTrials.gov is shown in the sidebar of this page. Before reaching out, confirm with your treating physician that this trial is appropriate for your situation. The trial site will then walk you through the screening process to determine final eligibility.

Is participating in a clinical trial safe?

Clinical trials in the United States are regulated by the FDA and overseen by Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) that review the protocol for safety. Risk varies by trial — Phase 1 studies test new treatments in humans for the first time, while Phase 3 trials use treatments that have already passed earlier safety screening. The informed consent document for any specific trial details the known risks and what to expect. Discuss those risks with your physician before deciding whether to participate.

Where can I verify the data on this page?

Every detail on this page comes directly from the ClinicalTrials.gov API. Click "View on ClinicalTrials.gov" in the sidebar to see the official, unmodified record. The federal record is always authoritative; this page is a structured presentation with a plain-English eligibility translation. For background on how clinical trials are regulated, see the FDA drug approval process documentation.

How This Page Is Built

Every field on this page is pulled directly from the ClinicalTrials.gov API v2 — no estimates, no proxies. The plain-English eligibility translation is generated from the original protocol text and reviewed for fidelity to the underlying clinical criteria. The original clinical text remains visible in the collapsible section above so users and clinicians can verify the translation. Read the full methodology for the data pipeline and known limitations.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov API v2 record for NCT04903119. Maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. Public domain. Cite as: "TrialFinderData. NCT04903119. Data: ClinicalTrials.gov."

Medical disclaimer: This page is informational, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor about whether a clinical trial is right for you.

Last updated 2026-05-08 · Data from ClinicalTrials.gov.