Lung cancer vaccine shows promise in early prevention trial

NCT ID NCT04298606

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This early-phase study tested a vaccine called CIMAvax-EGF in 20 people at high risk for lung cancer or survivors at risk of recurrence. The vaccine works by helping the body make antibodies against a protein that can fuel cancer growth. Researchers checked for side effects and measured immune response to see if the vaccine might prevent lung cancer from starting or coming back.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease lung neoplasm non-small cell lung carcinoma pneumonia lung cancer prevention target

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Roswell Park Cancer Institute

    Buffalo, New York, 14263, United States