Shingles vaccine tested for lung cancer patients: could it boost survival?

NCT ID NCT07170059

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at whether the shingles vaccine can prevent shingles and improve survival in 500 lung cancer patients. Participants will either receive the vaccine or not, and researchers will track shingles cases and survival rates over time. The goal is to see if the vaccine offers extra protection for this vulnerable group.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

herpes zoster vaccine

What this could lead to

If it works, this could show that the shingles vaccine helps prevent shingles and may improve survival in people with lung cancer.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study, not a controlled trial, so results may be less reliable. It is not yet recruiting, and the vaccine may not provide a clear benefit for this specific group.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

lung cancer lung neoplasm non-small cell lung carcinoma small cell lung carcinoma herpes zoster prevention target

As listed by the trial registrant

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