Vaccine trains immune system to fight HPV-Positive head and neck tumors
NCT ID NCT06797986
First seen Jul 08, 2026 · Last updated Jul 09, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests a vaccine called BVAC-E6E7 in people with head and neck cancer linked to HPV types 16 or 18 that cannot be removed by surgery or has spread. The vaccine is designed to teach the immune system to attack cancer cells. The study first checks safety and the best dose, then measures whether the vaccine can shrink tumors or slow the disease.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- BVAC-E6E7 (a therapeutic vaccine)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this vaccine could offer a new treatment option for people with advanced HPV-related head and neck cancer, potentially shrinking tumors and extending survival.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-phase trial with only 37 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The vaccine may cause side effects or fail to control the cancer.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
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Study contacts
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Contact
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Locations
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Seoul National Univesity Hospital
RECRUITINGSeoul, South Korea
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Sevrance Hospital
RECRUITINGSeoul, South Korea
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