Floatz Rating
B56/100
Confidence
Indicative
Sponsor
Dan Zandberg
Modality
Small molecule
Development Phase
Phase 2
Status
Active
Evidence ledger · v0.2
Clinical Evidence
Clinical track record: trial progression, reported outcomes, safety signals, and endpoint quality.
51High confidence
Detailed axis rationale is planned and will be published soon.
| Trial | Phase | Status | N | Primary endpoint | Readout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NCT04114136CT.gov Anti-PD-1 mAb Plus Metabolic Modulator in Solid Tumor Malignancies | — | Recruiting | — | — | — |
NCT03236935CT.gov Phase Ib of L-NMMA and Pembrolizumab | — | Completed | — | — | — |
NCT03311308CT.gov A Trial of Pembrolizumab and Metformin Versus Pembrolizumab Alone in Advanced Melanoma | — | Recruiting | — | — | — |
NCT02143050CT.gov Study of Dabrafenib, Trametinib and Metformin for Melanoma Patients | — | Withdrawn | — | — | — |
Competitive Position
Competitive setting: how crowded the indication is, class-level failures, and timing against rivals.
65High confidence
Detailed axis rationale is planned and will be published soon.
Same indication · Melanoma
| Asset | Sponsor | Phase | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metformin (this asset) | Dan Zandberg | P2 | B · 56 |
| Gm-Csf | Ultimovacs ASA | P4 | BBB |
| Sargramostim | Mayo Clinic | P3 | BBB |
| Cediranib | M.D. Anderson Cancer Center | P3 | BBB |
| Ifa | Craig L Slingluff, Jr | P2 | BB |
| Cyclophosphamide | Primmune Therapeutics, Inc. | P4 | BB |
| Temsirolimus | University of Regensburg | P2 | BB |
| Tebentafusp | Immunocore Ltd | P3 | BB |
| Dacarbazine | Suzhou BlueHorse Therapeutics Co., Ltd. | P3 | BB |
+42 more in the Melanoma cohort
Other indications for Metformin
| Indication | Sponsor | Phase | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prediabetes Syndrome | — | P4 | A · 81 |
| Gestational Diabetes | — | P4 | A · 81 |
| Diabetes Mellitus | — | P4 | A · 80 |
Scientific Foundation
Strength of the underlying biology: target validation, tractability, modality fit, and how related mechanisms have fared.
NR
Planned for methodology v0.2.
Development Feasibility
How realistically the program can be executed, drawing on modality precedent, enrollment dynamics, and sponsor delivery.
NR
Planned for methodology v0.2.
Commercial Opportunity
Commercial prize: addressable population, unmet need, and the value case for the indication.
NR
Planned for methodology v0.2.
IP & Exclusivity
Exclusivity position, covering patent protection and freedom-to-operate runway.
NR
Planned for methodology v0.2.
Manufacturing & Supply
Manufacturing and supply readiness, driven by modality process and scale-up risk.
NR
Planned for methodology v0.2.
Related assets
Citation
Floatz Terminal. Metformin in Melanoma. Methodology v0.2. Rated under v0.2 effective July 8, 2026. Last refreshed July 8, 2026. Accessed July 14, 2026. https://terminal.floatz.ai/assets/metformin-melanoma
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