New vaccine shows promise in rare eye cancer trial

NCT ID NCT04335890

First seen Mar 17, 2026 · Last updated May 08, 2026 · Updated 8 times

Summary

This early-phase trial tested a personalized vaccine made from a patient's own immune cells and tumor material for metastatic uveal melanoma, a rare eye cancer. Seventeen adults received the vaccine alongside standard treatments like immunotherapy or chemotherapy. The main goals were to check safety and find the best dose, while also looking at whether the vaccine could boost the immune system to fight the cancer.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University Hospital Erlangen Dept. of Dermatology

    Erlangen, Bavaria, 91054, Germany

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