New DNA vaccine combo aims to fight hard-to-treat head and neck cancer

NCT ID NCT05280457

First seen Feb 18, 2026 · Last updated Apr 30, 2026 · Updated 17 times

Summary

This study tests a combination of a DNA vaccine (GX-188E), an immune booster (GX-I7), and an immunotherapy drug (nivolumab) in people with advanced head and neck cancer linked to HPV types 16 or 18. The goal is to see if this treatment can shrink tumors or slow the disease. About 21 adults whose cancer worsened after standard chemotherapy will take part.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Yonsei University Health System, Severance Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Seoul, South Korea

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