Experimental DNA vaccine targets HPV to fight precancerous cervical cells

NCT ID NCT06276101

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

Summary

This early-stage trial tested a DNA vaccine called NWRD08 in 9 women with high-grade cervical lesions caused by HPV types 16 or 18. The vaccine was given as a shot followed by a mild electrical pulse to help cells take it up. The main goal was to check safety and see if the vaccine triggers an immune response against the virus.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

NWRD08 (DNA plasmid vaccine targeting HPV-16 and HPV-18)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could point toward a treatment that clears HPV infection and prevents cervical lesions from becoming cancer.

What could go wrong

This is a very early Phase 1 trial with only 9 participants, so safety and immune response are the main focus—not yet proof of effectiveness. The vaccine may not produce strong enough immunity or may cause side effects.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cervical squamous intraepithelial neoplasia squamous cell intraepithelial neoplasia Squamous Intraepithelial Lesions

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Peking Union Medical College Hospital

    Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100730, China