Phase III Study of iSCIB1+ with Ipi-Nivo as First-Line Treatment for Advanced Unresectable Melanoma

  • Research type

    Research Study

  • Full title

    A Phase 3 Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Adaptive Study of iSCIB1+ in Combination with Ipilimumab and Nivolumab as First-Line Treatment for Advanced Unresectable Melanoma.

  • IRAS ID

    1013573

  • Contact name

    Joe Thornton

  • Contact email

    joethornton@scancell.co.uk

  • Sponsor organisation

    Scancell Ltd

  • Research summary

    The purpose of this study is to find out whether adding a new vaccine immunotherapy, called iSCIB1+, to a standard treatment option makes the treatment more effective and longer lasting for people with advanced melanoma. The study plans to include about 450 people at first, and may add up to 300 more people later if needed. Participants are expected to be recruited from USA, UK, Australia and select countries within Europe.

    All participants will standard treatment for advanced melanoma , which includes two immunotherapy drugs: nivolumab
    and ipilimumab.

    In addition to the standard treatment, participants will be randomly assigned to also receive either:
    - The iSCIB1+ vaccine, or
    - A placebo (which does not contain any active drug)

  • REC name

    South Central - Berkshire B Research Ethics Committee

  • REC reference

    26/SC/0117

  • Date of REC Opinion

    9 Jun 2026

  • REC opinion

    Further Information Favourable Opinion