Experimental shot aims to clear stubborn HPV infection in the anal region
NCT ID NCT07710664
First seen Jul 17, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026
Summary
This early-stage trial tests an experimental therapy called NWRD09 in 10 adults aged 18 to 60 who have had a persistent HPV16 infection in the anal area for at least a year. The therapy is given as an injection and is designed to help the body clear the virus. The study primarily checks whether the treatment is safe, and also looks at whether it can eliminate the virus by weeks 16 and 28.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- an experimental vaccine-like therapy called NWRD09
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could point toward a treatment that clears persistent HPV16 infections, potentially reducing the risk of anal cancer.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very early, small study with only 10 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The main goal is safety, and the therapy may not effectively clear the virus.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 1
The first testing in people. Mainly checks safety and dose, usually in a small group.
- Participants
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About 10 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Jul 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Jun 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 60 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Female and male, aged 18 to 60 years (inclusive). 2. HPV DNA genotyping of anal specimens demonstrates positivity for HPV16, with documented persistence for at least 12 months (≥12 months). 3. Histopathological findings show low-grade lesion, inflammation, or no abnormality. 4. Adequate organ function within 4 week before the first dose. 5. For premenopausal women of childbearing potential: a negative serum pregnancy test within 4 weeks before the first dose. Eligible participants of childbearing potential and their partners must agree to use highly effective contraception throughout the trial and for 6 months after the last study dose. 6. Ability to understand the study and voluntarily provide written informed consent (ICF), willingness and ability to communicate effectively with the investigator, and to comply with all protocol-required treatment, examinations, and visits. Key Exclusion Criteria: 1. Any histopathologically confirmed adenocarcinoma/adenocarcinoma in situ (AIS), high-grade cervical, vulvar, vaginal, or anal intraepithelial neoplasia, or invasive cancer. 2. Pregnant or breastfeeding women, or those planning to become pregnant during the study period. 3. Participation in another clinical trial within 30 days prior to screening, or currently being in the follow-up period of another clinical trial. 4. Continuous use (for \>1 week) of systemic corticosteroids at a dose equivalent to \>10 mg/day of prednisone within 30 days prior to screening, with the exception of hormone replacement therapy and topical administration (e.g., intratracheal, ophthalmic). 5. Continuous use (for \>1 week) of immunosuppressants (e.g., cyclosporine, tacrolimus, azathioprine, 6-mercaptopurine, antilymphocyte globulin) within 30 days prior to screening. 6. Receipt of any inactivated or live vaccine within 4 weeks prior to the first dose of study drug. 7. Receipt of any AIN-related drug or physical therapy within 4 weeks prior to the first dose. 8. History of any therapeutic HPV vaccination (prior receipt of licensed prophylactic HPV vaccines is acceptable). 9. Use of blood or blood-related products (including immunoglobulins) within 3 months prior to the first dose, or planned use during the study period. 10. History of immunodeficiency or autoimmune disease (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, multiple sclerosis, etc.).
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
How to take part
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The places running it
1 site. The list below names each one and where it is.
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The official record
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Peking University First Hospital
RECRUITINGBeijing, China
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