Ocular Melanoma Clinical Trials

On this page:

The ClinicalTrials.gov Database Link to search for trials to discuss with your medical team
Resources for Assistance When Using ClinicalTrials.gov
Important Information About Participating in Any Clinical Trial
Expanded Access (Compassionate Use) Information

Before searching for ocular melanoma clinical trials in any database, please be advised by the National Cancer Institute that "there are many lists of cancer clinical trials taking place in the United States. [...] Because of the many types of sponsors, no single list [database] contains every clinical trial."

Learn about these different types of clinical trial databases — maintained by the U.S. government, cancer centers, drug and biotech companies, and clinical trial listing/matching services — in NCI's "Steps to Find a Clinical Trial."

Ocular Melanoma Clinical Trials Search

ClinicalTrials.gov Database

"ClinicalTrials.gov, a [free] resource provided by the U.S. National Library of Medicine, is a registry and results information database of clinical research studies sponsored or funded by a broad range of public and private organizations around the world."

"Information is provided by study sponsors and investigators, and they are responsible for ensuring that the studies follow all applicable laws and regulations."

Click Here to Search for Ocular Melanoma Trials at ClinicalTrials.gov

Assistance When Using ClinicalTrials.gov

General Information from ClinicalTrials.gov

Filling Out the Search Fields/Filters and Understanding Results:

Instructions from ClinicalTrials.gov on "how to use search," "how to use advanced search," and "how to modify a search."

Glossary of Common Terms from ClinicalTrials.gov "will help you understand words and phrases frequently used [in search fields and results]."

Search Tips from EyeMelanoma.org

General Information from ClinicalTrials.gov

Using the "Condition/Disease" Field When Searching ClinicalTrials.gov:

Note: The database automatically includes results for its predetermined synonyms (synonyms are listed in the results' "search details" tab).

1) To get started, look at search results using Ocular Melanoma to broadly describe the tumor. Then:

a) If the tumor is in the uvea, use Uveal Melanoma (which will also automatically search for synonym "intraocular melanoma" at the same time), and then try a separate search with the specific part of the uvea — Choroidal Melanoma, Iris Melanoma, or Ciliary Body Melanoma.

b) If the tumor is in the conjunctiva, use Conjunctival Melanoma.

Support from National Cancer Institute

General Information from ClinicalTrials.gov

Support from National Cancer Institute

Phone, Online Chat, and Email Support During Search:

"NCI's Cancer Information Service provides accurate, up-to-date, and reliable information that is easy to understand and free of charge. Our trained information specialists provide personalized responses to a range of cancer questions, including tailored clinical trials searches." [Note: ClinicalTrials.gov includes in its database all of the NCI-supported clinical trials, which are those sponsored or otherwise financially supported by the National Cancer Institute.]

1-800-422-6237 [toll free], Monday through Friday 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. Both phone support and one-on-one online chats are available during these hours. This service is also available in Spanish.

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Information About Participating in a Clinical Trial

Clinical Trials Guide for Patients

Deciding Whether to Be Part of a Clinical Trial

From National Cancer Institute

Topics include "What Are Clinical Trials?," "Paying for Clinical Trials," "Patient Safety," and "Questions to Ask Your Doctor about Clinical Trials." Be sure to click on the "+" sign next to each topic in the left-hand column of the guide to view subtopics.

(Also available in Spanish.)

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Deciding Whether to Be Part of a Clinical Trial

From American Cancer Society

ACS provides a printable list of "Questions to Ask Before Joining a Clinical Trial" and discusses "Risks vs. Benefits" and "Common Concerns About Clinical Trials."

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Paying for a Clinical Trial

Learning About Research Participation

From TriageCancer.org

This section of Triage Cancer's website provides information on clinical trials coverage by private insurance, Medicaid, Medicare, Tricare, or VA. For details, click on "How to Pay for a Clinical Trial" in the green tabs at bottom of linked page.

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Learning About Research Participation

From U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office for Human Research Protections

Resources include "Questions to Ask About Volunteering for a Research Study," "Regulations to Protect Research Volunteers," and "Short Videos About Participating in Human Research."

(Also available in Spanish.)

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Expanded Access (Compassionate Use)

U.S. Food & Drug Administration's Expanded Access Process

How to Find "Expanded Access Availability" on ClinicalTrials.gov

"Sometimes called 'compassionate use,' expanded access is a potential pathway for a patient with a serious or life-threatening disease or condition to try an investigational medical product (drug, biologic, or medical device) for treatment outside of clinical trials when there are no comparable or satisfactory therapies available. [...] There are times when it is not possible for a patient to be a part of a clinical trial. In those circumstances, expanded access may be the only way for a patient to receive an investigational medical product. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is committed to increasing awareness about the expanded access process."

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How to Find "Expanded Access Availability" on ClinicalTrials.gov

On the Advanced Search page of ClinicalTrials.gov:

Fill in the "condition/disease" field. For example: Uveal Melanoma.
Click on the "Expanded Access: Available" checkbox in the second column of the "status" list.
Push the "Search" button at the top of the page for results that show currently available treatments for expanded access use.

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OCULAR MELANOMA CLINICAL TRIALS

Ocular Melanoma Clinical Trials Search

ClinicalTrials.gov Database

Assistance When Using ClinicalTrials.gov

General Information from ClinicalTrials.gov

General Information from ClinicalTrials.gov

General Information from ClinicalTrials.gov

Search Tips from EyeMelanoma.org

General Information from ClinicalTrials.gov

General Information from ClinicalTrials.gov

Support from National Cancer Institute

General Information from ClinicalTrials.gov

Support from National Cancer Institute

Information About Participating in a Clinical Trial

Clinical Trials Guide for Patients

Deciding Whether to Be Part of a Clinical Trial

Deciding Whether to Be Part of a Clinical Trial

Deciding Whether to Be Part of a Clinical Trial

Deciding Whether to Be Part of a Clinical Trial

Deciding Whether to Be Part of a Clinical Trial

Paying for a Clinical Trial

Learning About Research Participation

Learning About Research Participation

Learning About Research Participation

Learning About Research Participation

Learning About Research Participation

Expanded Access (Compassionate Use)

U.S. Food & Drug Administration's Expanded Access Process

How to Find "Expanded Access Availability" on ClinicalTrials.gov

How to Find "Expanded Access Availability" on ClinicalTrials.gov

How to Find "Expanded Access Availability" on ClinicalTrials.gov

How to Find "Expanded Access Availability" on ClinicalTrials.gov

How to Find "Expanded Access Availability" on ClinicalTrials.gov