Triple threat: new combo tackles rare lung cancer

NCT ID NCT05765084

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This early-phase trial is testing whether adding an immunotherapy drug (atezolizumab) and a personalized vaccine (WT1/DC) to standard chemotherapy can safely improve outcomes for people with a rare type of mesothelioma. The study plans to enroll 15 adults with epithelioid malignant pleural mesothelioma that cannot be removed by surgery. The main goals are to check safety and see if the treatment shrinks tumors or slows the disease.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Atezolizumab (PD-L1 inhibitor) and WT1/DC vaccine (dendritic cells loaded with WT1 protein)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could lead to a new first-line treatment option that improves tumor response and survival for people with epithelioid malignant pleural mesothelioma.

What could go wrong

This is a very early, small trial (15 people) focused on safety and feasibility. The combination may cause significant side effects or fail to show meaningful clinical benefit.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

malignant pleural mesothelioma Mesothelioma, Malignant pleural epithelioid mesothelioma Wilms tumor

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • AZ Maria Middelares

    RECRUITING

    Ghent, 9000, Belgium

    Contact

  • Antwerp University Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Edegem, Antwerp, 2650, Belgium

    Contact Email: •••••@•••••

  • VITAZ

    RECRUITING

    Sint-Niklaas, 9100, Belgium

    Contact