A Phase 1b trial of specific immunotherapy for recurrent respiratory papillomatosis [ 2001 - 2002 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Ian Frazer (Principal investigator)

Brief description This project will determine whether immunisation can be used to effectively treat an existing infection. To date, immunisation has only been used to prevent infection, but there are many chronic infections where intervention might help the body's defences to to a better job and clear the chronic infection. In this study, we will work out whether this approach can be applied to a virus infection ( papillomavirus) which is associated with cancer. We will test immunisation against a chronic and lifethreatening disorder in which warts grow in the respirarory tract, as there is currently no satisfactory treatment for this. If the project is successful we may also learn which blood tests are likely to predict the outcome of immunisation to treat infection.

Funding Amount $AUD 141,208.36

Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant