A Phase II Study of Single Agent MEK162 in Patients With Advanced Melanoma

Inclusion Criteria:

Locally advanced or metastatic cutaneous melanoma AJCC Stage IIIB to IV, not potentially curable with surgery
BRAF or NRAS mutation in tumor tissue
All patients enrolled should provide sufficient fresh or archival tumor sample at baseline to enable confirmation of BRAF or NRAS mutations and the additional analyses described in the protocol
Evidence of measurable tumor disease as per RECIST
WHO performance status of 0-2
Adequate organ function and laboratory parameters

Exclusion Criteria:

History or evidence of central serous retinopathy (CSR), retinal vein occlusion (RVO) or any eye condition that would be considered a risk factor for CSR or RVO
Patients with unstable CNS metastasis
Prior treatment with a MEK- inhibitor
Impaired cardiovascular function
HIV, active Hepatitis B, and/or active Hepatitis C infection
Pregnant or nursing (lactating) women
Women of child-bearing potential UNLESS they comply with protocol contraceptive requirements

Other protocol-defined inclusion/exclusion criteria may apply.