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Updated June 2026 · ClinicalTrials.gov

RECRUITINGPhase 3INTERVENTIONAL

SWE-NEO: Swedish NeoAdjuvant Trial Comparing Monotherapy to Combined Immunotherapy in Resectable Stage III Melanoma

SWE-NEO: Swedish NeoAdjuvant Trial Comparing Anti-PD-1 Monotherapy to Combined Anti-CTLA-4/Anti-PD-1 Blockade in Resectable Stage III Melanoma

SWE-NEO: Swedish NeoAdjuvant Trial Comparing Monotherapy to Combined Immunotherapy in Resectable Stage III Melanoma (NCT06794775) is a Phase 3 interventional studying Malignant Melanoma Stage III, sponsored by Hildur Helgadottir. 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

At present two studies (SWOG S1801 and NADINA) have demonstrated superiority when using neoadjuvant treatment compared to adjuvant treatment only, but no studies have compared PD-1 monotherapy (SWOG 1801 regimen) to the PD-1/CTLA-4 combination (NADINA regimen) therapy. The SWE-NEO study aims to compare these two regimens, where the PD-1/CTLA-4 combination is potentially more effective, but also associated with more side effects.

What Stage of Research Is This?

Phase 3 trials confirm efficacy and safety in large patient groups (often 300–3,000+) and form the evidence base for an FDA approval submission. For Malignant Melanoma Stage III, Phase 3 studies typically randomize participants between the investigational treatment and either a placebo or current standard of care. A successful Phase 3 result is the threshold most treatments need to clear before regulatory approval.

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.

Target enrollment of 128 participants puts this in the typical range for a Phase 2-style efficacy study or a moderate Phase 3 trial in a focused Malignant Melanoma Stage III subpopulation. At this scale, the study has enough statistical power to detect a clear treatment effect but is not the largest cohort in the field.

Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)

Who May Qualify: 1. Participants must be at least 18 years of age. 2. Can provide a signed willing to sign a consent form as described in the protocol, including compliance with the requirements and restrictions listed in the ICF and in this protocol. 3. World Health Organization (WHO) Performance Status 0 or 1. 4. Patients must have 1. diagnosed by tissue sample (biopsy-confirmed) Stage III melanoma. In the case of in-transit metastases (with or without lymph node metastases)' ≤3 resectable in-transit metastases are allowed. 2. Patients with cutaneous, acral, or unknown primary melanomas are eligible for enrollment. 3. Resectable tumors are defined as having no significant vascular, neural or bony involvement. Only patients where a complete surgical resection with tumor-free margins can safely be achieved are defined as resectable. 5. Female patient of childbearing potential should have a negative urine or serum pregnancy test within 72 hours prior to receiving the first treatment. If the urine test is positive or cannot be confirmed as negative, a serum pregnancy test will be required. 6. Female patients of childbearing potential must be willing to use a highly effective method of contraception, for the course of the study through 150 days after the last dose of study medication. Note: Abstinence is acceptable if this is the usual lifestyle and preferred contraception for the subject. Highly effective methods of contraception include one or more of the following: 1. male partner who is sterile (vasectomised) prior to the female study subject's entry into the study and is the sole sexual partner for the female subject; 2. hormonal (oral, intravaginal, transdermal, implantable or injectable) 3. an intrauterine hormone-releasing system (IUS) 4. an intrauterine device (IUD) with a documented failure rate of \< 1%. ...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: 1. Participants must be at least 18 years of age. 2. Can provide a signed informed consent as described in the protocol, including compliance with the requirements and restrictions listed in the ICF and in this protocol. 3. World Health Organization (WHO) Performance Status 0 or 1. 4. Patients must have 1. Histologically or cytologically confirmed Stage III melanoma. In the case of in-transit metastases (with or without lymph node metastases)' ≤3 resectable in-transit metastases are allowed. 2. Patients with cutaneous, acral, or unknown primary melanomas are eligible for enrollment. 3. Resectable tumors are defined as having no significant vascular, neural or bony involvement. Only patients where a complete surgical resection with tumor-free margins can safely be achieved are defined as resectable. 5. Female patient of childbearing potential should have a negative urine or serum pregnancy test within 72 hours prior to receiving the first treatment. If the urine test is positive or cannot be confirmed as negative, a serum pregnancy test will be required. 6. Female patients of childbearing potential must be willing to use a highly effective method of contraception, for the course of the study through 150 days after the last dose of study medication. Note: Abstinence is acceptable if this is the usual lifestyle and preferred contraception for the subject. Highly effective methods of contraception include one or more of the following: 1. male partner who is sterile (vasectomised) prior to the female study subject's entry into the study and is the sole sexual partner for the female subject; 2. hormonal (oral, intravaginal, transdermal, implantable or injectable) 3. an intrauterine hormone-releasing system (IUS) 4. an intrauterine device (IUD) with a documented failure rate of \< 1%. 7. Male patients of childbearing potential must agree to use an adequate method of contraception, starting with the first dose of study therapy through 150 days after the last dose of study therapy. Abstinence is acceptable if this is the usual lifestyle and preferred contraception for the subject. A unique female sexual partner must postmenopausal, permanently sterilized (e.g. hysterectomy or tubal ligation), or use a highly effective method of contraception. 8. No other malignancies, except if treated with curative intent and with a cancer-related life expectancy of more than 5 years. 9. No prior immunotherapy targeting CTLA-4, PD-1 or PD-L1. 10. No prior targeted therapy targeting BRAF and/or MEK. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Unresectable melanoma 2. Uveal/ocular or mucosal melanoma 3. Any serious or uncontrolled medical conditions that, in the investigator's opinion, may increase the risk associated with study participation or study drug administration, impair the ability of the subject to receive protocol therapy, or interfere with the interpretation of study results . 4. Subjects with a condition requiring systemic treatment with either corticosteroids (\> 10 mg daily prednisone equivalents) or other immunosuppressive medications within 14 days of study drug administration. Inhaled or topical steroids and adrenal replacement doses \> 10 mg daily prednisone equivalents are permitted in the absence of active autoimmune disease. 5. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. 6. Any condition that potentially hamper compliance with the study protocol and follow-up schedule; those conditions should be discussed with the subject before registration in the trial.

Treatments Being Tested

DRUG

Nivolumab

Adjuvant monotherapy with Nivolumab

DRUG

Nivolumab + Ipilimumab

Adjuvant combination therapy with Nivolumab and Ipilimumab

Locations (3)

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.

Sahlgrenska University Hospital
Gothenburg, Sweden
Skane University Hospital
Lund, Sweden
Karolinska University Hospital
Stockholm, Sweden

How to Talk to Your Doctor About This Trial

Bring the printable summary of this trial — including the NCT ID (NCT06794775), the sponsor (Hildur Helgadottir), 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 NCT06794775 clinical trial studying?

At present two studies (SWOG S1801 and NADINA) have demonstrated superiority when using neoadjuvant treatment compared to adjuvant treatment only, but no studies have compared PD-1 monotherapy (SWOG 1801 regimen) to the PD-1/CTLA-4 combination (NADINA regimen) therapy. The SWE-NEO study aims to compare these two regimens, where the PD-1/CTLA-4 combination is potentially more effective, but also associated with more side effects. The full protocol is registered on ClinicalTrials.gov and includes the primary outcome measures, eligibility criteria, and study endpoints.

Who can participate in NCT06794775?

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 NCT06794775?

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 NCT06794775. Maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. Public domain. Cite as: "TrialFinderData. NCT06794775. 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 2026-06-07 · Data from ClinicalTrials.gov.