A Two-Pronged immune attack against HPV: could it prevent cervical cancer?
NCT ID NCT07735039
First seen Jul 29, 2026 · Last updated Jul 30, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether combining an oral immunomodulator with a vaginal ovule can help the body clear persistent high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, a key cause of cervical cancer. About 76 women with low-grade cervical changes will receive either the dual immunotherapy or standard supportive care for three months. The main goal is to see if the treatment leads to a negative HPV test afterward.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- an oral immunomodulator plus a vaginal ovule
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this dual immunotherapy could offer a non-surgical way to clear high-risk HPV and reduce the risk of cervical cancer.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 76 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The treatment may cause side effects or fail to improve HPV clearance over standard care.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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76 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Apr 2026
- Expected to finish
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Aug 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A government agency
The lead sponsor is a government body.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 65 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- 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: * Female patients aged 18-65 years. * Confirmed persistent high-risk human papillomavirus (HR-HPV) infection. * Histologically confirmed CIN 1 or cytological diagnosis of ASC-US or LSIL. * Eligible for conservative follow-up without immediate excisional treatment. * Ability to provide written informed consent and comply with study procedures. Exclusion Criteria: * HSIL, CIN2, CIN3, adenocarcinoma in situ, or invasive cervical cancer. * Pregnancy or breastfeeding. * Immunodeficiency or current immunosuppressive therapy. * Previous treatment for cervical dysplasia within the last 6 months. * Planned colposcopy, cervical biopsy, or LEEP during the 3-month study period. * Known hypersensitivity to any study intervention. * Participation in another interventional clinical trial.
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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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University of Health Sciences Turkey, Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar City Hospital
Istanbul, Istanbul, 34865, Turkey (Türkiye)
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