Experimental vaccine trains immune system to attack deadly brain cancer

NCT ID NCT06342908

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This early-phase trial tests a personalized vaccine made from a patient's own white blood cells to treat a rare and aggressive brain tumor called H3 G34-mutant diffuse hemispheric glioma. The vaccine is designed to help the immune system recognize and kill tumor cells. Six adults aged 18-50 will receive the vaccine to see if it is safe and feasible, with researchers monitoring side effects and immune response.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
personalized dendritic cell vaccine (made from the patient's own white blood cells)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a new way to train the immune system to fight this rare and aggressive brain tumor.
What could go wrong
This is a very early, small trial with only 6 participants. The vaccine may not trigger a strong enough immune response or could cause side effects. Success in this phase does not guarantee effectiveness.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • UCLA / Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center

    Los Angeles, California, 90095, United States

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