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Updated May 2026 · ClinicalTrials.gov

RECRUITINGPhase 2INTERVENTIONAL

Phase 2 Combination of Melphalan/HDS Via PHP + Tebentafusp in Treating Metastatic Uveal Melanoma

Phase 2 Sequential Treatment With Melphalan/HDS Via Percutaneous Hepatic Perfusion Followed by Tebentafusp in the Treatment of Metastatic Uveal Melanoma

Phase 2 Combination of Melphalan/HDS Via PHP + Tebentafusp in Treating Metastatic Uveal Melanoma (NCT07276386) is a Phase 2 interventional studying Metastatic Uveal Melanoma, sponsored by H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute. 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 Phase 2 study evaluates the efficacy and safety of sequential treatment with percutaneous hepatic perfusion (PHP) using melphalan/HDS followed by tebentafusp in patients with metastatic uveal melanoma (mUM) with isolated liver metastases. The rationale is that PHP enhances antigen release and immunomodulation, potentially sensitizing tumors to tebentafusp in HLA-A\*02:01-positive patients.

What Stage of Research Is This?

Phase 2 trials evaluate whether a treatment actually works against Metastatic Uveal Melanoma 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.

With a target enrollment of 18 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)

Who May Qualify: - Patient is ≥18 years of age on the day of signing willing to sign a consent form. - You should be able to carry out daily activities with 0 level of ability (ECOG 0) or 1. - diagnosed by tissue sample (biopsy-confirmed) liver metastasis of uveal melanoma. - HLA-A\*02:01 positive status. - Measurable disease by computed tomography (CT) per RECIST 1.1 with at least one target lesion identified in the liver. - Patient deemed suitable for PHP and tebentafusp. - 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. - Female patients of childbearing potential must be willing to use an adequate 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. - 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. - Limited extrahepatic disease would be allowed initially, that can be treated with stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) or surgical resection prior to the start of tebentafusp. This concept is similar to the FOCUS trial - definition of "treatable" limited disease at the discretion of the PI. - Ability to provide and understand written willing to sign a consent form prior to any study procedures. Who Should NOT Join This Trial: - Life expectancy of less than 6 months. - More than 50% of the liver volume replaced by tumor as measured by MRI. ...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: * Patient is ≥18 years of age on the day of signing informed consent. * ECOG performance status of 0 or 1. * Histologically or cytologically confirmed liver metastasis of uveal melanoma. * HLA-A\*02:01 positive status. * Measurable disease by computed tomography (CT) per RECIST 1.1 with at least one target lesion identified in the liver. * Patient deemed suitable for PHP and tebentafusp. * 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. * Female patients of childbearing potential must be willing to use an adequate 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. * 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. * Limited extrahepatic disease would be allowed initially, that can be treated with stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) or surgical resection prior to the start of tebentafusp. This concept is similar to the FOCUS trial - definition of "treatable" limited disease at the discretion of the PI. * Ability to provide and understand written informed consent prior to any study procedures. Exclusion Criteria: * Life expectancy of less than 6 months. * More than 50% of the liver volume replaced by tumor as measured by MRI. * Extrahepatic disease as measured by CT of thorax abdomen and pelvis. (See inclusion criteria #10 above for limited treatable extrahepatic disease.) * History of congestive heart failure, active cardiac conditions, including unstable coronary syndromes (unstable or severe angina, recent myocardial infarction), significant arrhythmias and severe valvular disease that precludes the use of general anesthesia. * History or evidence of clinically significant pulmonary disease e.g. severe COPD that precludes the use of general anesthesia. * Patients who are unable to undergo general anesthesia for any reason. * Reduced renal function defined as Serum Creatinine \>=1.5xULN or Creatinine Clearance \< 40 mL/min, calculated using the Cockcroft and Gault formula. * Reduced hepatic function (defined as AST, ALT, bilirubin\>2.5\*ULN and PT-INR\>1.5) or medical history of liver cirrhosis (Child-Pugh Class B or C) or evidence of portal hypertension by history, endoscopy or radiology. * Hemoglobin \<90 g/L or platelets \<100x109/L or neutrophils \<1.5x109/L. * Use of live vaccines four weeks before the last study treatment. * History of severe reactions to melphalan, heparin or iodine contrast. Iodine contrast reaction history patients permitted if patient will be treated with pre-meds, or if still problematic, treating physician may switch to MRI TAP. * Known human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), hepatitis B or hepatitis C. * Active autoimmune disease or a documented history of autoimmune disease requiring active systemic immunosuppressive treatment. Type-1 diabetes, atopic dermatitis, and hypothyroidism are exceptions to this. * 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. * Concomitant therapy with any other anti-cancer therapy, concurrent medical conditions requiring use of immunosuppressive medications (other than physiologic (i.e., \>10 mg) doses of steroids or as specified in exclusion #14) or use of other investigational drugs. * Has a known additional malignancy that is progressing or requires active treatment. * Pregnant or breastfeeding or expecting to conceive or father children within the projected duration of the study, starting with the screening visit through 150 days after the last dose of study drug. * A history or current evidence of any condition, therapy, or laboratory abnormality that might confound the results of the study, interfere with the patient's participation for the full duration of the study, or is not in the best interest of the patient to participate in the opinion of the treating investigator. * Previous treatment with PHP or tebentafusp.

Treatments Being Tested

DRUG

Melphalan/HDS (Percutaneous Hepatic Perfusion)

3 mg/kg ideal body weight (max 220 mg) infused via hepatic artery catheter.

DRUG

Tebentafusp

20 mcg IV day 1, 30 mcg day 8, 68 mcg day 15, then weekly thereafter.

Locations (1)

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.

Moffitt Cancer Center
Tampa, Florida, United States

How to Talk to Your Doctor About This Trial

Bring the printable summary of this trial — including the NCT ID (NCT07276386), the sponsor (H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute), 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 NCT07276386 clinical trial studying?

This Phase 2 study evaluates the efficacy and safety of sequential treatment with percutaneous hepatic perfusion (PHP) using melphalan/HDS followed by tebentafusp in patients with metastatic uveal melanoma (mUM) with isolated liver metastases. The rationale is that PHP enhances antigen release and immunomodulation, potentially sensitizing tumors to tebentafusp in HLA-A\*02:01-positive patients. The full protocol is registered on ClinicalTrials.gov and includes the primary outcome measures, eligibility criteria, and study endpoints.

Who can participate in NCT07276386?

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 NCT07276386?

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 NCT07276386. Maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. Public domain. Cite as: "TrialFinderData. NCT07276386. 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.