Cancer-Killing virus trial launches for Hard-to-Treat tumors

NCT ID NCT05914376

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This early-stage trial tests a modified virus called hV01 in 24 adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The virus is injected directly into tumors and is designed to kill cancer cells while also boosting the immune system. The main goals are to check safety, find the right dose, and see how the virus behaves in the body.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

a modified vaccinia virus (hV01) that carries a human immune-boosting protein (IL-21)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could point toward a new way to shrink advanced solid tumors by using a virus to attack cancer cells and boost the immune system.

What could go wrong

This is a very early (Phase 1) trial with only 24 people, so it is mainly checking safety. The virus may not work well in all patients, and side effects could be serious.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cancer

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center

    Shanghai, China

  • Zhejiang People's Hospital

    Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China