Immune cells trained to kill HPV tumors show promise in early trial

NCT ID NCT02379520

First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 22 times

Summary

This study tested a new treatment for people with HPV-related cancers that came back or didn't respond to standard care. Researchers took immune cells (T cells) from patients' blood, trained them to attack HPV-infected cancer cells, and gave them back. The goal was to find a safe dose and see if the cells could shrink tumors. Some patients also received the drug nivolumab to boost the immune response.

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Locations

  • Houston Methodist Hospital

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

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