Experimental vaccine cocktail targets rare liver cancer in early trial
NCT ID NCT07430202
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 26, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This early-stage trial tests a new vaccine that targets a specific protein found only in fibrolamellar liver cancer cells. The vaccine is combined with three other drugs to boost the immune system and block cancer growth. About 27 people with advanced disease who have already tried immunotherapy may join. The main goals are to check safety and see if tumors shrink.
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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 27 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Sep 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Sep 2030
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
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12 years and older
- 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: * Must have histologically confirmed FLC that is metastatic or unresectable. * Presence of DNAJB1-PRKACA fusion transcript, assessed by RNA-sequencing, DNA-sequencing, or in situ hybridization in the archival tissue. * Must have demonstrated radiographic progression on prior or current immunotherapy. * Age ≥ 12 years. * Patients \< 18 years old must have a body weight ≥ 40 kg. * ECOG (Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group) performance status of ≤2 * Patients must have adequate organ and marrow function defined by study-specified laboratory tests. * Patients must have adequate kidney and liver function defined by study-specified laboratory tests. * Must have measurable disease per RECIST 1.1 * Willingness to provide tissue and blood samples for mandatory translational research. * Women of childbearing potential (WOCBP) must have a negative urine or serum pregnancy test. * For both Women and Men, must use acceptable form of birth control while on study. * Ability to understand and willingness to sign a written informed consent document. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with a history of prior treatment with checkpoint inhibitors, such as anti-PD-1, anti-PD-L1, anti-PD-L2, anti-CD137, anti-OX-40, anti-CD40, anti-CTLA-4, or anti-LAG-3 antibodies. * Must have had chemotherapy or other systemic therapy or radiotherapy, as follows: * Patients who have had chemotherapy, biological cancer therapy, or radiation 14 days prior to the first dose of study drug. * Patients who have had surgery within 28 days of dosing of investigational agent, excluding minor procedures. * Patients who have received other approved or investigational agents or device within 28 days of the first dose of study drug. * Patients who have not recovered from acute adverse events to grade ≤1 or baseline due to agents administered, with exception of grade 2 fatigue, rash, and endocrinopathy successfully managed hormone replacement therapy, or alopecia or stable neuropathy, unless approved by the IND Sponsor. * Patients who have received any non-oncology live vaccine therapy used for prevention of infectious diseases within 28 days of study treatment. * Known sensitivity to or history of allergic reactions attributed to compounds of similar chemical or biologic composition of polyinosinic-polycytidylic acid (Poly-ICLC) and/or DRP-104 and/or nivolumab and/or ipilimumab. * History of severe hypersensitivity reaction to any monoclonal antibody. * Has an active autoimmune disease. * Prior allogeneic stem cell transplantation or organ transplantation. * Has a diagnosis of immunodeficiency. * Systemic corticosteroids at immunosuppressive doses. * Subjects with interstitial lung disease that is symptomatic or may interfere with the detection or management of suspected drug-related pulmonary toxicity. * Has a pulse oximetry of \<92% on room air or is on supplemental home oxygen. * Active or untreated brain metastases or leptomeningeal metastases. * Uncontrolled intercurrent active medical and/or psychiatric illness/social psychosocial problems that that would limit compliance with study requirements. * Uncontrolled intercurrent illness including, but not limited to, uncontrolled infection, symptomatic congestive heart failure, unstable angina, cardiac arrhythmia, metastatic cancer, or psychiatric illness/social situations that would limit compliance with study requirements. * Pregnant or breastfeeding. * Has a known history of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)/AIDS. * Has active hepatitis B. Patients with chronic or acute HBV infection. * Have had evidence of active or acute diverticulitis, intra-abdominal abscess, or GI obstruction which are known risk factors for bowel perforation should be evaluated for the potential need for additional treatment before coming on study. * Unwilling or unable to follow the study schedule for any reason. * Patient is at the time of signing informed consent a regular user (including "recreational use") of any illicit drugs or had a recent history (within the last year) of substance abuse (including alcohol). * Evidence of clinical ascites. * Patients with QTc prolongation \> 470 ms according to Fridericia formula. * Patients receiving potent inducers of CYP 3A4/5 (including but not limited to apalutamide, carbamazepine, enzalutamide, mitotane, phenytoin, rifampin and St. John's Wort) who cannot safely discontinue drug at least 14 days prior to Cycle 1 Day 1. * Have had an allergen hyposensitization therapy within 2 weeks prior to initiation of study treatment.
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Study contacts
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Contact
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Locations
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Johns Hopkins SKCCC
Baltimore, Maryland, 21231, United States
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