Keytruda may offer new hope for cervical precancer

NCT ID NCT04712851

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

Summary

This phase II trial is testing whether the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) can treat high-grade cervical precancer (CIN 2/3 or carcinoma in situ). The study will enroll 25 women and measure how many have a complete response at 6 months. The goal is to see if this drug can help the immune system clear abnormal cells without surgery.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

pembrolizumab (Keytruda)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could offer a non-surgical treatment option for high-grade cervical precancer, potentially reducing the need for surgery.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-phase trial with only 25 participants. The drug may not work for everyone, and side effects from immunotherapy can occur.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cervical intraepithelial neoplasia cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grade 2/3 cervical squamous intraepithelial neoplasia dysplasia of cervix uterine cervix carcinoma in situ

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • University of California at Los Angeles / Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center

    RECRUITING

    Los Angeles, California, 90095, United States

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