MRNA vaccine takes on liver cancer in tiny early trial

NCT ID NCT07053072

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This early study tests a PD-1 mRNA vaccine in 9 adults with advanced liver cancer that has not responded to standard treatments. The vaccine is given as weekly shots for four weeks, then a fifth shot a month later. The main goal is to check safety, but researchers will also see if the vaccine helps control the cancer.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

PD-1 mRNA LNP vaccine

What this could lead to

If it works, this could point toward a new treatment option for advanced liver cancer that has stopped responding to standard therapies.

What could go wrong

This is a very early Phase 1 trial with only 9 people, so it is mainly checking safety. The vaccine may not shrink tumors or improve survival, and side effects are unknown.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hepatocellular carcinoma liver cancer Liver Neoplasms

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Sichuan University West China Hospital

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    Chengdu, Sichuan, China

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  • West China Hospital, Sichuan University

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    Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, China

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