CRISPR zaps HPV in cervical lesions: first human test begins

NCT ID NCT07170254

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This early study tests a new CRISPR gene therapy (BD114) in 12 women with high-grade cervical lesions caused by HPV-16. The therapy is injected directly into the lesion to disable the virus's cancer-causing genes. The main goals are to check safety and see if the lesions clear up by 36 weeks.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

CRISPR/Cas9 gene therapy (BD114VLP or BD114) injected directly into cervical lesions

What this could lead to

If successful, this could point toward a one-time gene-editing treatment to clear HPV-16-related high-grade cervical lesions without surgery.

What could go wrong

This is a very early, small trial with only 12 participants, so results may not apply broadly. Gene editing carries unknown long-term risks, and the therapy may not effectively clear lesions or HPV.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

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  • Obstetrics & Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University

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    Shanghai, 200090, China

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