Could injecting immunotherapy into lymph nodes boost cervical cancer treatment?

NCT ID NCT07653503

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This early-stage trial explores whether injecting the immunotherapy drug nivolumab directly into lymph nodes before standard surgery is feasible and safe for people with cervical cancer. The study involves 12 participants and aims to see if this targeted approach can shrink tumors and improve surgical outcomes. If successful, it may pave the way for larger studies to confirm benefits.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

nivolumab

What this could lead to

If this approach works, it could offer a new way to treat cervical cancer by targeting the immune system directly at the lymph nodes, potentially improving surgical outcomes.

What could go wrong

This is a very early phase 1 trial with only 12 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The treatment could cause side effects or fail to improve outcomes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cervical cancer cervical carcinoma Uterine Cervical Neoplasms

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University Medical Centre Groningen

    RECRUITING

    Groningen, 9700 RB, Netherlands

    Contact

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