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mRNA-4157

Phase 2

Melanoma | RNA therapy | Oncology |Moderna, Inc.|Trials Updated: Sep 8, 2026

mRNA-4157 development status

Highest phase Phase 2
Registered trials 2 across 1 sponsor since Oct 2017

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Trial Design

RandomizedACTIVE_CONTROLLED
Total Trials2
Total Enrollment428

FDA Designations

No designations recorded

mRNA-4157 clinical trials

mRNA-4157 · 2 trials · 2 indications

Phase 2 1Phase 1 1
NCT03897881An Efficacy Study of Adjuvant Treatment With the Personalized Cancer Vaccine mRNA-4157 and Pembrolizumab in Participants With High-Risk Melanoma (KEYNOTE-942)Melanoma
ACTIVE NOT_RECRUITING267 Analytics
PHASE2ACTIVE NOT_RECRUITING
An Efficacy Study of Adjuvant Treatment With the Personalized Cancer Vaccine mRNA-4157 and Pembrolizumab in Participants With High-Risk Melanoma (KEYNOTE-942)
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Recurrence-Free Survival (RFS), Assessed Using Radiological Imaging
Up to 7 years

RFS is defined as the time between the date of first dose of pembrolizumab and the date of recurrence (local, regional, or distant metastasis), new primary melanoma, or death (whatever the cause), whichever occurs first.

Number of Participants with Adverse Events
Part A and A2: Baseline through 100 days after last mRNA-4157 dose; Parts B, C, D, E1, E2, and E3: Baseline through 90 days after last pembrolizumab dose

Secondary Endpoints

Distant Metastasis-Free Survival (DMFS), Assessed Using Radiological Imaging
Up to 7 years
Number of Participants With Adverse Events (AEs)
Baseline through 100 days after last mRNA-4157 dose or up to 90 days after the last dose of pembrolizumab, whichever is later (for mRNA-4157 and Pembrolizumab combination arm) and up to 90 days after last pembrolizumab dose (for Pembrolizumab only arm)
Number of Participants Who Discontinued Due to AEs
Baseline through 100 days after last mRNA-4157 dose or up to 90 days after the last dose of pembrolizumab, whichever is later (for mRNA-4157 and Pembrolizumab combination arm) and up to 90 days after last pembrolizumab dose (for Pembrolizumab only arm)
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingNONE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
mRNA-4157 and PembrolizumabEXPERIMENTALParticipants will receive up to 9 doses of mRNA-4157 (every 21 days). Participants may continue on pembrolizumab (every 21 days) until disease recurrence, unacceptable toxicity, or they undergo up to 18 total cycles (approximately 1 year of treatment), whichever is sooner.
PembrolizumabACTIVE_COMPARATORParticipants will receive pembrolizumab (every 21 days) until disease recurrence, unacceptable toxicity, or they undergo up to 18 total cycles (approximately 1 year of treatment), whichever is sooner.
Part A: Dose Escalation and Dose ExpansionEXPERIMENTALParticipants will receive mRNA-4157 via an intramuscular (IM) injection on Day 1 of each 21-day cycle for up to 9 cycles.
Part B: Dose Escalation and Dose ExpansionEXPERIMENTALParticipants will receive mRNA-4157 via an IM injection on Day 1 of each 21-day cycle for up to 9 cycles and pembrolizumab via IV infusion on Day 1 of each 21-day cycle until progression, unacceptable toxicity, or up to 35 cycles (approximately 2 years of treatment), whichever is sooner.
Part A2: Dose ExpansionEXPERIMENTALParticipants will receive mRNA-4157 via an IM injection on Day 1 of each 21-day cycle and a SoC treatment every 2 weeks (Q2W) on Day 1 of each 21-day cycle starting from Cycle 5 of mRNA-4157 for up to 12 cycles.
Part C: Dose ExpansionEXPERIMENTALParticipants will receive mRNA-4157 via IM injection on Day 1 of each 21-day cycle for up to 9 cycles and pembrolizumab via IV infusion on Day 1 of each 21-day cycle until progression, unacceptable toxicity, or up to 35 cycles (approximately 2 years of treatment), whichever is sooner.
Part D: Dose ExpansionEXPERIMENTALParticipants will receive mRNA-4157 via IM injection on Day 1 of each 21-day cycle for up to 9 cycles and pembrolizumab via IV infusion on Day 1 of each 21-day cycle until progression, unacceptable toxicity, or up to 18 cycles (approximately 1 year of treatment), whichever is sooner.
Part E1: Dose ExpansionEXPERIMENTALParticipants will receive mRNA-4157 via IM injection on Day 1 of each 21-day cycle, pembrolizumab every 6 weeks (Q6W) via IV infusion, and SoC chemotherapy every 3 weeks (Q3W) for up to 4 cycles during the perioperative and adjuvant phases.
Part E2: Dose ExpansionEXPERIMENTALParticipants will receive mRNA-4157 via IM injection on Day 1 of each 21-day cycle, pembrolizumab Q6W via IV infusion, and SoC chemotherapy Q3W for up to 4 cycles during the perioperative and adjuvant phases.
Part E3: Dose ExpansionEXPERIMENTALParticipants will receive mRNA-4157 via IM injection on Day 1 of each 21-day cycle, pembrolizumab Q3W via IV infusion, and SoC chemotherapy Q2W or Q3W for up to 4 cycles during the perioperative and adjuvant phases.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
mRNA-4157DRUGIndividualized Neoantigen Therapy
PembrolizumabBIOLOGICALIntravenous infusion
SoC TreatmentBIOLOGICALIntravenous infusion
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites23

Key Inclusion Criteria: * Resectable cutaneous melanoma metastatic to a lymph node and at high risk of recurrence * Complete resection within 13 weeks prior to the first dose of pembrolizumab * Disease free at study entry (after surgery) with no loco-regional relapse or distant metastasis and no cl...

Countries:United StatesAustraliaJapanUnited Kingdom
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Recent Changes (Last 90 Days)

LOWSep 8, 2026NCT03897881primaryCompletionDate: changed
LOWSep 8, 2026NCT03897881primaryCompletionDate: changed
LOWSep 3, 2026NCT03313778lastUpdatePostDate: changed
LOWSep 3, 2026NCT03313778lastUpdatePostDate: changed

Frequently asked questions about mRNA-4157

What is mRNA-4157 used for?

mRNA-4157 is an investigational RNA therapy being studied for the treatment of melanoma and other solid tumors. It is being developed as an adjuvant treatment for patients with high-risk melanoma, and is also being evaluated in solid tumor settings. It is not approved for any indication and remains in clinical development.

Who is developing mRNA-4157?

mRNA-4157 is being developed by Moderna, Inc., which trades on the Nasdaq under the ticker MRNA. The company is advancing the asset in oncology, with melanoma and solid tumors as the lead indications. Development is currently at the Phase 2 stage.

What phase is mRNA-4157 in?

mRNA-4157 is in Phase 2 clinical development. The lead study is a Phase 2 trial in high-risk melanoma, and a Phase 1 study has also been conducted in solid tumors. The drug is investigational and has not been approved by the FDA for any indication.

What clinical trials is mRNA-4157 in?

mRNA-4157 has been studied in two registered trials. NCT03897881, also known as KEYNOTE-942, is a Phase 2 efficacy study of adjuvant mRNA-4157 plus pembrolizumab in high-risk melanoma, enrolling 267 participants. NCT03313778 is a Phase 1 safety, tolerability, and immunogenicity study in solid tumors, enrolling 161 participants.

What is the KEYNOTE-942 trial of mRNA-4157?

KEYNOTE-942, registered as NCT03897881, is a Phase 2 efficacy study of adjuvant treatment with the personalized cancer vaccine mRNA-4157 and pembrolizumab in participants with high-risk melanoma. It enrolled 267 participants across the United States and Australia, is active but not recruiting, and uses an active-controlled design.

Is mRNA-4157 FDA approved?

No. mRNA-4157 is an investigational therapy and has not been approved by the FDA. It is currently in Phase 2 clinical development for melanoma and solid tumors, with the lead trial listed as active but not recruiting.