New vaccine aims to block HPV cancers missed by current shots

NCT ID NCT05985681

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

Summary

This early-stage trial tests a new vaccine called RG1-VLP in 18 healthy women aged 18-60. The vaccine targets HPV types not covered by existing vaccines like Gardasil 9. Researchers will check if it is safe and triggers a strong immune response. If it works, it could help prevent more HPV-related cancers.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

RG1-VLP vaccine (HPV16 virus-like particle vaccine)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could lead to a vaccine that protects against HPV types not covered by current vaccines, potentially preventing more HPV-related cancers.

What could go wrong

This is a very early Phase 1 trial with only 18 participants, so safety and immune response are still unknown. The vaccine may not work as hoped or could cause unexpected side effects.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

human papillomavirus-related squamous cell carcinoma prevention target

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Johns Hopkins University/Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center

    WITHDRAWN

    Baltimore, Maryland, 21287, United States

  • Medical University Vienna

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Vienna, A-1090, Austria

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

    Contact

  • Staten Island University Hospital

    WITHDRAWN

    Staten Island, New York, 10305, United States

  • University of Alabama at Birmingham Cancer Center

    WITHDRAWN

    Birmingham, Alabama, 35233, United States

  • University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center - University Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Madison, Wisconsin, 53792, United States

    Contact Email: •••••@•••••

    Contact