πŸ›οΈ Verified NIH Record β€’ Updated 2026-03-25

KRAS-Targeted Vaccine With Chemoimmunotherapy, Nivolumab and Ipilimumab for Patients With NSCLC (NCT05254184)

Pooled Mutant KRAS-Targeted Long Peptide Vaccine Combined With Chemotherapy, Nivolumab and Ipilimumab for Patients With Advanced KRAS Mutated Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

🟒 Recruiting Phase1 πŸ’Š Investigational Drug / Biologic Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins

🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

This is a single institution, Phase 1 study for patients with Stage III/IV unresectable Kirsten rat sarcoma (KRAS) mutated NSCLC to evaluate safety of the pooled mutant-KRAS peptide vaccine (KRAS peptide vaccine) with polyinosinic-polycytidylic acid (poly-ICLC) adjuvant in combination with chemoimmunotherapy, nivolumab and ipilimumab in the first line treatment setting. The primary objectives of this study are to determine the safety and feasibility of administering the KRAS peptide vaccine with poly-ICLC adjuvant with chemoimmunotherapy nivolumab and ipilimumab. The secondary objectives are to estimate the progression free survival (PFS) of pooled mutant-KRAS long peptide vaccine with poly-ICLC adjuvant in combination with chemoimmunotherapy, Nivolumab + Ipilimumab for the first line treatment of patients with unresectable Stage III/IV NSCLC whose tumors harbor selected KRAS mutations (KRAS glycine-to-cysteine substitution at codon 12 (G12C), KRAS glycine-to-valine substitution at codon 12 (G12V), KRAS glycine-to-aspartate substitution at codon 12 (G12D), KRAS glycine-to-arginine substitution at codon 12 (G12A), KRAS glycine-to-Aspartate "D" at codon 13 (G13D) or KRAS G12R) and to assess the impact of predicted KRAS mutations on mutant-KRAS specific T cell responses in the peripheral blood of these patients. Participants will receive two doses of chemoimmunotherapy followed by KRAS-targeted vaccine with ipilimumab and nivolumab. Exploratory objectives will assess the impact of predicted KRAS mutations on mutant-KRAS specific T cell responses in the peripheral blood, as well as changes in circulating tumor deoxyribonucleic acid (ctDNA). Approximately 15 subjects will be enrolled to have 12 evaluable subjects for T cell response assessment. Safety analysis will include all enrolled patients who receive at least one dose of vaccine. The evaluable population for T cell response will consist of all patients who receive at least one dose of vaccine and have baseline and post-treatment T cell measures in the peripheral blood at 12 weeks.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Johns Hopkins University β€” Baltimore, Maryland

Age range: 18 Years to 100 Years

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πŸ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • Johns Hopkins University β€” Baltimore, Maryland

πŸ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (410) 955-8964

Email: ThoracicCancerTrials@jhmi.edu

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

πŸ’° Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA Β§ 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

πŸ’‘ How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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