DNA vaccine aims to train immune system against HPV-Linked cervical lesions

NCT ID NCT04131413

First seen Jul 02, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026

Summary

This phase 1 trial tests a DNA vaccine designed to target HPV16, a virus that can cause high-grade cervical lesions (CIN2/3). The vaccine is given by injection into the muscle followed by a mild electrical pulse to help cells take up the DNA. The study includes both HIV-negative and HIV-positive women with confirmed HPV16-positive lesions. The main goal is to see if the vaccine is safe and tolerable at different doses.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
pNGVL4aCRTE6E7L2 HPV DNA vaccine
What this could lead to
If successful, this vaccine could offer a non-surgical treatment option for precancerous cervical lesions caused by HPV16.
What could go wrong
This is an early phase 1 trial with a small number of participants, so safety and effectiveness are not yet established. The vaccine may not work or could cause side effects.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Johns Hopkins University

    RECRUITING

    Baltimore, Maryland, 21231, United States

  • University of Alabama at Birmingham

    RECRUITING

    Birmingham, Alabama, 35233, United States