Experimental lung cancer vaccine trial halted early

NCT ID NCT04432207

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This early-stage trial tested an experimental immunotherapy called IMU-201 (PD1-Vaxx) in 24 adults with advanced non-small cell lung cancer. The treatment was given alone or combined with another immunotherapy drug (atezolizumab) and sometimes chemotherapy. The goal was to check safety and find the right dose. However, the study was terminated early, so full results are not available.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

IMU-201 (PD1-Vaxx), a vaccine-like immunotherapy that trains the immune system to target PD-1

What this could lead to

If it works, this could offer a new way to control advanced lung cancer by helping the immune system attack cancer cells.

What could go wrong

This was a very early (Phase 1) trial that was terminated, so results are limited. The approach is still experimental and may not prove effective or safe in larger studies.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Adenocarcinoma of Lung lung adenocarcinoma lung large cell carcinoma non-small cell lung carcinoma non-small cell squamous lung carcinoma

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Cabrini Malvern Hospital

    Melbourne, Victoria, 3000, Australia

  • Chris O'Brien Lifehouse

    Camperdown, New South Wales, 2050, Australia

  • Hackensack University Medical Center

    Hackensack, New Jersey, 07601, United States

  • Macquarie University

    Macquarie, New South Wales, 2109, Australia

  • Mayo Clinic

    Phoenix, Arizona, 85054, United States

  • Ohio State University Medical Center

    Columbus, Ohio, 43210, United States