Could a vaccine stop lung cancer before it starts?

NCT ID NCT03300817

First seen May 05, 2026 · Last updated May 08, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This early-phase trial tests a MUC1 vaccine in 50 current or former smokers at high risk for lung cancer. The vaccine aims to train the immune system to recognize and destroy abnormal cells before they become cancer. Researchers are checking for side effects and whether the vaccine triggers a strong immune response.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Mayo Clinic in Rochester

    Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States

  • University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute (UPCI)

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15232, United States

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