New RNA vaccine trial targets deadly brain tumors
NCT ID NCT06389591
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This early-stage trial tests whether RNA-lipid particle vaccines can be safely made and given to adults with recurrent glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. The vaccines are designed to teach the immune system to attack tumor cells. The study will enroll 24 participants and focus on safety and manufacturing feasibility.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- RNA-lipid particle (RNA-LP) vaccines (pp65 RNA and personalized tumor mRNA)
- What this could lead to
- If this trial succeeds, it could point toward a new treatment option for recurrent glioblastoma, a brain cancer with few effective therapies.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very early phase 1 trial with only 24 participants, so it is too small to prove effectiveness. The vaccines may not trigger a strong enough immune response or could cause side effects.
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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.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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UF Health
RECRUITINGGainesville, Florida, 32608, United States
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