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Updated May 2026 · ClinicalTrials.gov

RECRUITINGPhase 2INTERVENTIONAL

Perioperative Toripalimab and Endostatin for Stage II Melanoma: A Phase II Trial

Efficacy and Safety of Perioperative Toripalimab Combined With Recombinant Human Endostatin as Postoperative Adjuvant Therapy for Clinical Stage II Malignant Melanoma: A Multicenter, Single-Arm, Phase II Clinical Study

Perioperative Toripalimab and Endostatin for Stage II Melanoma: A Phase II Trial (NCT06965231) is a Phase 2 interventional studying Melanoma of Skin and Acral Melanoma, sponsored by Fudan University. 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 II clinical trial to evaluate the efficacy and safety of perioperative toripalimab (anti-PD-1) combined with recombinant human endostatin (Endostar) as postoperative adjuvant therapy in patients with clinical stage II cutaneous or acral malignant melanoma. The study aims to answer: 1. Does this combination improve the 2-year recurrence-free survival (2y-RFS) compared to historical data? 2. Is the treatment safe and tolerable for patients? Participants will: 1. Receive 2 cycles of toripalimab before surgery (neoadjuvant therapy). 2. Undergo surgical removal of the tumor. 3. Post surgery, receive toripalimab every 2 weeks + Endostar (72-hour continuous infusion every 4 weeks) for up to 6 cycles (Endostar) or 11 cycles (toripalimab). 4. Be monitored for tumor recurrence, side effects, and survival for up to 2 years after treatment. This is a single-arm, multicenter study involving 58 patients across several hospitals in China. Results will help determine if this combination could become a new standard adjuvant therapy for stage II melanoma.

What Stage of Research Is This?

Phase 2 trials evaluate whether a treatment actually works against Melanoma of Skin and continue monitoring side effects. Phase 2 enrolls larger groups (typically 100–300 patients) and produces the first real efficacy signal. A successful Phase 2 readout is what unlocks the much larger Phase 3 confirmatory trials needed for FDA 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 58 participants puts this in the typical range for a Phase 2-style efficacy study or a moderate Phase 3 trial in a focused Melanoma of Skin 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. Age ≥ 18 years, regardless of gender; 2. ECOG performance status: 0-1; 3. Patients with diagnosed by tissue sample (biopsy-confirmed) cutaneous or acral malignant melanoma, excluding mucosal and uveal melanoma; 4. Patients with BRAF, CKIT, and NRAS gene test results; 5. Treatment-naïve patients who have not received prior anti-tumor therapy; 6. Clinical stage II (AJCC 8th edition, 2017); 7. Laboratory tests must meet the following criteria: 1. Hematology: Hemoglobin (Hb) ≥90 g/L (no transfusion within 14 days); absolute neutrophil count (ANC) ≥1.5×10\^9/L; platelet count (PLT) ≥100×10\^9/L; 2. Biochemistry: Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) ≤2.5×ULN; total bilirubin (TBIL) ≤1.5×ULN; serum creatinine (Cr) ≤1.5×ULN, and creatinine clearance \>50 μmol/L; 3. Coagulation: Activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT), international normalized ratio (INR), and prothrombin time (PT) ≤1.5×ULN; 4. Doppler ultrasound assessment: Left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) ≥50%; 8. Female patients must agree to use contraception (e.g., intrauterine device \[IUD\], oral contraceptives, or condoms) during the study and for 6 months after study completion. A negative serum or urine pregnancy test within 7 days before enrollment is required, and patients must be non-lactating. Male patients must agree to use contraception during the study and for 6 months after study completion; 9. Patients must voluntarily participate in the study, sign the willing to sign a consent form form, and demonstrate good compliance. Who Should NOT Join This Trial: 1. History of allergic reactions to biological products; 2. Patients with prior or concurrent malignancies within 5 years (except cured basal cell carcinoma of skin or carcinoma in situ of cervix); ...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. Age ≥ 18 years, regardless of gender; 2. ECOG performance status: 0-1; 3. Patients with histologically or cytologically confirmed cutaneous or acral malignant melanoma, excluding mucosal and uveal melanoma; 4. Patients with BRAF, CKIT, and NRAS gene test results; 5. Treatment-naïve patients who have not received prior anti-tumor therapy; 6. Clinical stage II (AJCC 8th edition, 2017); 7. Laboratory tests must meet the following criteria: 1. Hematology: Hemoglobin (Hb) ≥90 g/L (no transfusion within 14 days); absolute neutrophil count (ANC) ≥1.5×10\^9/L; platelet count (PLT) ≥100×10\^9/L; 2. Biochemistry: Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) ≤2.5×ULN; total bilirubin (TBIL) ≤1.5×ULN; serum creatinine (Cr) ≤1.5×ULN, and creatinine clearance \>50 μmol/L; 3. Coagulation: Activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT), international normalized ratio (INR), and prothrombin time (PT) ≤1.5×ULN; 4. Doppler ultrasound assessment: Left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) ≥50%; 8. Female patients must agree to use contraception (e.g., intrauterine device \[IUD\], oral contraceptives, or condoms) during the study and for 6 months after study completion. A negative serum or urine pregnancy test within 7 days before enrollment is required, and patients must be non-lactating. Male patients must agree to use contraception during the study and for 6 months after study completion; 9. Patients must voluntarily participate in the study, sign the informed consent form, and demonstrate good compliance. Exclusion Criteria: 1. History of allergic reactions to biological products; 2. Patients with prior or concurrent malignancies within 5 years (except cured basal cell carcinoma of skin or carcinoma in situ of cervix); 3. Any active autoimmune disease or history of autoimmune disorders (including but not limited to: autoimmune hepatitis, interstitial pneumonia, enteritis, vasculitis, nephritis; asthma requiring bronchodilators for medical intervention). Exceptions include: vitiligo, psoriasis, alopecia not requiring systemic therapy, well-controlled type I diabetes, or hypothyroidism with normal thyroid function on replacement therapy; 4. Requirement for immunosuppressive therapy using systemic or absorbable topical corticosteroids (equivalent to prednisone \>10mg/day) within 2 weeks prior to first dose; 5. Any history or evidence of bleeding diathesis regardless of severity; grade ≥3 bleeding events per CTCAE v5.0 within 4 weeks prior to first dose; or presence of unhealed wounds, fractures, active gastrointestinal ulcers, ulcerative colitis, tumors with active bleeding, or other conditions deemed by investigators to potentially cause gastrointestinal hemorrhage or perforation; 6. Patients with severe and/or uncontrolled comorbidities including: 1. Poorly controlled hypertension (SBP ≥150 mmHg or DBP ≥90 mmHg); 2. Unstable angina, myocardial infarction, ≥grade 2 congestive heart failure, or arrhythmias requiring treatment (including QTc ≥480ms) within 6 months prior to first dose; 3. Active or uncontrolled severe infections (≥grade 2 per CTCAE); 4. Clinically significant liver disease including viral hepatitis (active HBV infection with HBV DNA \>1×10³ copies/mL or \>500 IU/mL; HCV infection with HCV RNA \>1×10³ copies/mL or \>100 IU/mL), decompensated liver disease, or chronic hepatitis requiring antiviral therapy; 5. HIV-positive status; 6. Poorly controlled diabetes (fasting glucose ≥grade 2 per CTCAE); 7. Urinalysis showing proteinuria ≥++ with 24-hour urinary protein \>1.0 g; 7. Administration of live vaccines within 4 weeks prior to treatment or anticipated need during study; 8. Other conditions deemed by investigators to potentially lead to premature study termination, including: severe comorbidities (including psychiatric disorders) requiring concomitant therapy, significant laboratory abnormalities, or social/family factors that may compromise patient safety or data/sample collection.

Treatments Being Tested

DRUG

Toripalimab combined with Endostar

1. Neoadjuvant Phase: 2 doses of toripalimab (240 mg IV, Q2W) before surgery. 2. Surgery: Tumor resection within 2 weeks after the last neoadjuvant dose. 3. Adjuvant Phase: 1) Toripalimab: 240 mg IV every 2 weeks (up to 11 cycles); 2) Endostar: 210 mg (72-hour continuous IV infusion) every 4 weeks (up to 6 cycles).

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.

Department of Musculoskeletal Oncology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center
Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China
Cancer center, Shanghai 411 hospital, China RongTong Medical Healthcare Group Co.Ltd./411 Hospital, Shanghai University
Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China
Department of Surgical Oncology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center Minhang Branch Hospital
Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China
Department of Oncology, Tongren Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine
Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China

How to Talk to Your Doctor About This Trial

Bring the printable summary of this trial — including the NCT ID (NCT06965231), the sponsor (Fudan University), 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 NCT06965231 clinical trial studying?

This is a Phase II clinical trial to evaluate the efficacy and safety of perioperative toripalimab (anti-PD-1) combined with recombinant human endostatin (Endostar) as postoperative adjuvant therapy in patients with clinical stage II cutaneous or acral malignant melanoma. The study aims to answer: 1. Does this combination improve the 2-year recurrence-free survival (2y-RFS) compared to historical data? 2. Is the treatment safe and tolerable for patients? Participants will: 1. Receive 2 cycles of toripalimab before surgery (neoadjuvant therapy). 2. Undergo surgical removal of the tumor. 3. P… The full protocol is registered on ClinicalTrials.gov and includes the primary outcome measures, eligibility criteria, and study endpoints.

Who can participate in NCT06965231?

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 NCT06965231?

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 NCT06965231. Maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. Public domain. Cite as: "TrialFinderData. NCT06965231. Data: ClinicalTrials.gov."

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