Influenza

This study tests an experimental flu vaccine called BPL-1357, given as a shot or nasal spray, to see if it is safe and can protect against multiple flu types. About 129 healthy adults aged 18-55 will receive the vaccine or a placebo, then be exposed to a flu virus in a controlled…

This early-stage study is testing a new mRNA vaccine that aims to protect against both seasonal flu and COVID-19 with a single shot. Around 1,475 healthy adults aged 65 to 85 will receive either the new combo vaccine, a standard flu vaccine, or a licensed COVID-19 vaccine. Resear…

This early-stage study tests a new flu vaccine (STEMos1) in 56 healthy adults aged 18-50. Half of the participants get the vaccine with an adjuvant (a substance that boosts the immune response), and half get it without. The goal is to check safety and how well the vaccine trigger…

This early-stage trial is testing several new vaccine formulas against RSV and H5N1 bird flu in 570 healthy adults aged 18 to 49. The main goals are to check safety and see how well the vaccines trigger an immune response. Participants will receive one or two shots and be followe…

This study tests a new seasonal flu vaccine that includes an adjuvant (ZFA02) to potentially boost the immune response. The trial involves 620 adults aged 18 and older, split into low-dose and high-dose groups, with some receiving a placebo. Researchers will monitor side effects …

This Pfizer study tests several experimental mRNA-based flu vaccines in 770 healthy adults aged 18 and older. Participants receive one dose and are monitored for about 6 months for safety and immune response. The goal is to see if these new vaccines are safe and trigger a strong …

This study compares a high-dose flu vaccine to the standard dose in 312 children aged 3-17 who have received a kidney, heart, or liver transplant within the past two years. The goal is to see if the high-dose vaccine triggers a stronger immune response and is just as safe. Partic…

This study tests a new program to help more children get their flu shot while in the hospital. The program brings together doctors, nurses, and families to make vaccination simple and routine. Researchers will track how many eligible kids receive the vaccine across 22,000 partici…

This study tests two doses of an experimental H5N8 avian flu vaccine in 700 healthy adults and older adults. The vaccine is inactivated and contains an adjuvant to boost immunity. Researchers will monitor side effects and measure antibody levels to see if the vaccine triggers a p…

This large phase 3 trial is testing an experimental mRNA vaccine (mRNA-1018-H5) designed to protect against H5N1 pandemic influenza. Around 4,000 healthy adults aged 18 and older will receive two doses of the vaccine or a placebo. Researchers will measure immune responses and mon…

This study compares three different flu vaccines in 60 adults with blood cancers like leukemia or lymphoma. The goal is to see which vaccine triggers the strongest immune response in people with weakened immune systems. Participants will receive one of the vaccines and have their…

This study tests a new seasonal flu vaccine made from plants, called TVLP, in 728 adults aged 18 and older. The vaccine is compared to a standard flu shot to see if it is safe and triggers a strong immune response. The goal is to find the best dose for future development.

This study compares an adjuvanted (boosted) flu vaccine to a standard flu vaccine in 200 adults aged 65 and older who have chronic medical conditions like diabetes or heart disease. Researchers will measure immune response and safety over one year. The goal is to see if the adjuv…

This early-stage trial tests an experimental flu vaccine called FluMos-v2, with or without an adjuvant (ALFQ), in 45 healthy adults aged 18-50. Participants receive two shots four months apart and are followed for 15 months. The goal is to check safety and how well the vaccine tr…

This study tests a new flu vaccine in 150 healthy pregnant women aged 18-39, between 20 and 32 weeks of pregnancy. Participants receive either the new vaccine or an existing one, and researchers check immune response and safety for both mother and baby. The goal is to see if the …

This early-stage trial tests a new influenza vaccine in 120 adults aged 60 and older. Participants receive either a high-dose vaccine, a standard-dose vaccine, or a placebo. The study focuses on safety and how well the vaccine triggers an immune response, with the goal of develop…

This study tests a two-dose pandemic H5N1 (bird flu) vaccine in 120 organ transplant recipients to see if it is safe and produces a strong immune response. Transplant patients are especially vulnerable to severe flu, and there is no data yet on how well this vaccine works in them…

This early-stage trial is testing whether a COVID-19 vaccine and a flu vaccine can be given together as a liquid under the tongue instead of a shot. About 100 adults will receive both vaccines over four months. The goal is to see if this approach is safe and triggers a strong imm…

This study tests whether a daily pill called AP1189 can help hospitalized patients with breathing failure due to viruses like flu, RSV, or COVID-19. About 96 adults will receive either AP1189 or a placebo for 14 days, on top of usual care. The main goal is to see if the drug redu…

This early-stage trial tests a new drug called PRS CK STORM, made from a mix of immune and fat cells, to see if it can safely calm the 'cytokine storm'—a dangerous overreaction of the immune system—in people with severe lung infections from COVID-19, flu, or RSV. The study will e…

This early-stage study tests whether a new oral drug called VNT-101 is safe for people. About 78 healthy adults aged 18-59 will receive either the drug or a placebo. The goal is to check for side effects and how the body processes the drug, not yet to treat the flu.

This study looks at how well the flu drug baloxavir marboxil works in children under 12 and whether it stops the flu from spreading to family members. About 1,100 kids with flu symptoms will take the drug, and researchers will check for drug resistance and track infections in hou…

This large Phase 3 trial is testing many different treatments, including antiviral drugs and steroids, in 70,000 hospitalized patients with pneumonia (including COVID-19). The goal is to see which treatments reduce deaths and speed up recovery. Researchers compare each treatment …

This study tests whether using early drug monitoring and a dose-adjustment calculator can help infants under 90 days old with sepsis reach target vancomycin levels more quickly. Currently, doctors must wait 24-48 hours to check drug levels, which can delay effective treatment. Th…

This study compares different antiviral drugs to see which one clears the flu virus fastest. It involves 3,000 adults aged 18-60 with early flu symptoms. Participants are randomly assigned to receive a drug or no treatment, and their viral levels are tracked daily for a week.

This study tests whether getting a flu vaccine soon after a heart attack can reduce inflammation in the heart's arteries. Researchers will compare the vaccine to a placebo in 90 adults who recently had a heart attack and a stent procedure. They will use special CT scans and blood…

This study tests whether ColdZyme mouth spray can lower the amount of virus people breathe out when they have a cold or flu. Researchers will measure virus particles in exhaled air before and after using the spray. The goal is to see if the spray might help reduce airborne transm…

This study tests a special stem cell transplant for children and adults with blood cancers like leukemia. The transplant uses stem cells that have had certain immune cells removed to lower the risk of graft-versus-host disease, a serious complication. About 70 participants will r…

This study is testing whether a dietary supplement called IDP (Immune Defense Protein) can reduce the length and severity of cold and flu symptoms in people aged 60 and older. About 300 participants will take either a low or high dose of IDP or a placebo daily during cold and flu…

This study tests whether giving patients donor-derived immune cells (VSTs) on a regular schedule can prevent dangerous viral infections after a stem cell transplant. 180 participants will be randomly assigned to receive VSTs either on a fixed schedule or only when a virus is dete…

This study tests whether giving oral antibiotics instead of IV antibiotics is just as safe and effective for patients with common infections like pneumonia, urinary tract infections, and cellulitis. About 4,000 adults in Danish emergency rooms will be randomly assigned to start o…

This phase 2 trial tests whether combining two antiviral drugs, baloxavir and oseltamivir, works better than oseltamivir alone for severe flu in people with weakened immune systems (such as blood cancer patients or stem cell transplant recipients). The study will measure how quic…

This study compares two ways of giving the antibiotic cefepime to very sick patients with sepsis in the ICU. The new method adjusts the dose based on the patient's kidney function, using only standard doses. The main goal is to see if this approach is easy for doctors to use and …

This study tests an inhaled medicine called SNG001 in patients with severe viral pneumonia who need a breathing machine. The goal is to see if it safely helps clear the virus faster and lowers the risk of death. About 550 adults, mostly over 50 or with weakened immune systems, wi…

This study tests whether specially grown donor immune cells (viral-specific T-cells) can safely treat viral infections that often occur after a stem cell transplant. These infections can be serious and sometimes don't respond to standard antiviral drugs. The approach aims to boos…

This study tests whether giving zinc supplements along with standard antibiotics can reduce deaths and improve recovery in young infants (0-59 days old) hospitalized with severe infections like sepsis or pneumonia. About 3,250 babies in Tanzania will receive either zinc or a plac…

This study compares a high-dose flu vaccine to the standard dose in 270 lung transplant recipients who are 1 to 35 months post-transplant. The goal is to see if the high-dose vaccine triggers a stronger immune response and provides better protection against influenza. Participant…

This large Phase 3 trial is testing an experimental drug called tozorakimab in about 2,870 adults hospitalized with a viral lung infection who need extra oxygen. Participants receive either a single dose of tozorakimab or a placebo, added to standard care. The main goal is to see…

This study looks at whether giving lung transplant recipients a high-dose flu vaccine for two years in a row provides better protection against the flu than the standard-dose vaccine. About 60 people who already took part in a previous flu vaccine study will be randomly assigned …

This study tests a new technology called Pictura Bio that aims to detect respiratory viruses quickly and cheaply from nose or throat swabs. Researchers will collect samples from 1000 adults and children with suspected viral infections at a UK hospital. The data will be used to tr…

This study is testing new rapid tests (lateral flow and microfluidic devices) to detect respiratory infections in children and adults in Uganda, Ethiopia, and Senegal. Researchers want to see if these tests are accurate and easy to use in low-resource clinics. Participants with r…

This study is testing whether measuring a natural immune marker called IFN-I in nasal swabs can help detect respiratory viral infections in older adults. Current PCR tests only look for a few viruses and can miss others or show old infections. The goal is to improve diagnosis, es…

This study is testing a new diagnostic tool that helps doctors quickly tell if a respiratory infection is caused by bacteria or a virus. The goal is to see if using this test leads to better treatment decisions, fewer unnecessary antibiotics, and lower healthcare costs. About 100…

This study is testing a finger-prick blood test called FebriDx in 800 children aged 2-11 who have a fever and symptoms of a respiratory infection. The goal is to see if the test can quickly tell whether the infection is caused by bacteria or something else (like a virus). If accu…

This study tests whether giving the flu vaccine to heart patients just before they leave the hospital can lower their risk of infections, heart problems, and death in the next 6 months. About 400 adults hospitalized for serious heart conditions will be randomly assigned to get th…

This study tests whether community health workers can help adults with chronic illnesses get up-to-date on COVID-19 and flu vaccines. Participants receive up to three counseling sessions in English or Spanish to address their vaccine concerns. The goal is to reduce health dispari…

This study tests whether two antiviral drugs—suraxavir marboxil and oseltamivir (Tamiflu)—can prevent flu from spreading to uninfected roommates of flu patients in hospitals. About 384 people will take one of the drugs or a placebo for 5 days. Researchers will track how many get …

This study aims to see if offering children a nasal influenza vaccine at their daycare increases how many get vaccinated, compared to only offering it at a healthcare facility. About 6,000 children in Turku daycare centers will take part. The main question is whether convenience …

This study tests a new pill containing three ingredients (dipyrone, caffeine, and chlorpheniramine) to see if it works as well as a standard cold medicine for relieving stuffy nose and other cold and flu symptoms. About 620 adults with early cold or flu symptoms will take either …

This study is testing a hypertonic seawater aerosol spray (a saltwater mist) to see if it helps relieve nasal symptoms, improve sleep, and thin mucus in people with colds, sinus infections, or similar upper respiratory infections. About 110 adults and children aged 2 and older wi…

This study tests whether a single dose of baloxavir marboxil (Xofluza) can help adults hospitalized with severe flu recover faster. About 484 participants in Switzerland will receive either the drug or a placebo. Researchers will measure time to clinical improvement, hospital sta…

This study tests whether a higher-dose version of the drug Ingavirin can help adults with the flu or other viral infections feel better faster. About 300 people will receive either the study drug or a placebo. The main goal is to see how quickly symptoms like fever, cough, and so…

This study tests whether a liquid medicine called Rengalin can safely reduce coughing in children aged 6 months to 3 years who have a viral cold or flu. About 264 children will take either Rengalin or a placebo three times a day for 7 days. The main goal is to see if more childre…

This study tests a new medicine called JKN2301 for children aged 2 to 11 with the flu. It is a single-dose treatment compared to the standard 5-day oseltamivir (Tamiflu) course. The goal is to see if it safely reduces flu symptoms and fever faster. About 177 children will take pa…

This study screens up to 5,000 healthy adults aged 18-65 to see if they can join future research on infectious diseases like flu and Zika. Volunteers undergo a 3-5 hour checkup including blood tests, heart exam, and chest X-ray. The goal is to build a pool of eligible participant…

This study looks at how the immune system changes with age and how that affects the risk of infections in people 60 and older. Researchers will collect blood, urine, stool, and other samples from elderly patients with infections and healthy older adults. By analyzing immune cells…

This study tests whether implementing new Swiss national guidelines for acute respiratory infections can reduce unnecessary antibiotic prescribing in primary care. Researchers will work with 200 family doctors in quality circles and walk-in clinics, providing training and materia…

This study enrolls healthy adults who are already part of a respiratory virus challenge study at the NIH. Participants wear a smartwatch and use a smartphone to track temperature, heart rate, coughs, and other health signals. The goal is to see if these devices can detect subtle …

This study aims to improve how doctors evaluate and manage people who have been exposed to bioterrorism agents (like anthrax) or emerging infectious diseases (like SARS or new flu strains). Up to 200 participants, including patients and healthcare workers, will be monitored and t…

This early-stage study tests a new combination capsule (Ingavirin Forte) that contains two active ingredients against the standard single-ingredient Ingavirin. The goal is to see how the body processes each version and whether the combination is safe. Thirty-six healthy adults wi…

This study is observing 2,000 children under 2 years old in Ho Chi Minh City who have respiratory infections. Researchers will test for RSV, track how the virus spreads across seasons, and measure the illness's impact on families, including medical costs. No new treatments or vac…

This study aims to understand how well the seasonal flu vaccine works in children with blood cancers like leukemia. Researchers will measure the immune response in up to 150 children at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The goal is to see if the vaccine triggers enough prote…

This study gathers fluid and tissue from the lungs and nose of healthy volunteers and people with a history of lung infections. Researchers will compare samples to find differences in immune function that might explain why some people are more prone to infections. Participants un…

This study looks at how your immune system reacts when you get the flu. Researchers want to see if your body mostly uses memories from past flu infections or builds a brand new defense. About 50 adults with a confirmed flu will provide blood and nasal samples to help answer this …

This study looks at 60 adult male smokers under 65 who have both heart disease (acute coronary syndrome) and pneumonia along with COPD. Researchers want to see if certain blood markers (GDF-15, MR proADM, and Presepsin) change after getting a flu shot. The goal is to understand h…

This study collects blood and nasal secretions from up to 2,000 people with COVID-19 to learn why some get very sick while others recover easily. Researchers will also track long-term symptoms like fatigue and brain fog. No treatments are tested—the goal is to gather data to guid…

This study looks at whether getting a flu shot in the morning or evening makes a difference for people with chronic kidney disease. Researchers will measure antibody levels four weeks after vaccination to see which time works better. The study involves 735 adults with advanced ki…

This study looks at whether having a respiratory infection in the past changes how your lungs react to ozone, a common air pollutant. One hundred healthy adults will breathe ozone while exercising and have their lung cells sampled. The goal is to understand why some people may be…

This study tests two ways to help general practitioners (GPs) use antimicrobial stewardship resources when treating respiratory tract infections. One group gets online training and self-audit tools; the other gets face-to-face support. Researchers will track how often GPs use the…

This study aims to see if analyzing the chemicals in a child's breath can help diagnose and monitor diseases like asthma, neurological disorders, and type 1 diabetes. Researchers will collect breath samples from up to 3,600 children and teens to find patterns linked to these cond…

This study looks at how serious respiratory infections (like flu, COVID-19, and RSV) affect the ability of adults aged 60 and older to live independently. Researchers will follow 1,600 hospitalized seniors across multiple countries to track changes in daily activities such as bat…

This study tests whether a web-based educational program can improve pregnant women's knowledge about influenza and Tdap vaccines and increase their intention to get vaccinated. Researchers will compare the program to standard antenatal care in 351 pregnant women in Malaysia. Par…

This study looks at how breathing in woodsmoke changes the way your nose's immune system responds to the flu virus. Healthy adults aged 18-49 will be exposed to woodsmoke and then given a live but weakened flu vaccine to mimic infection. Researchers will measure immune markers an…

This study tests a new, lightweight ultrasound device called NeoDoppler that can be gently placed on a newborn's soft spot (fontanelle) to continuously measure blood flow in the brain. Researchers will enroll 180 preterm and full-term infants, including those with conditions like…

This study will compare immune responses in 36 healthy adults aged 18-55 who either receive a nasal spray flu vaccine or are deliberately infected with a controlled dose of influenza A (H3N2) virus. Researchers will track symptoms and measure immune markers in the blood and respi…

This study will follow 2,000 people of all ages who visit their doctor with symptoms of an acute respiratory infection, like cough, sore throat, or runny nose. Researchers will collect information on symptoms, treatments, and lab results to better understand how these infections …

This study is looking at whether early signs of inflammation in the blood can help identify which patients with infections are at risk for serious complications like sepsis. Researchers will follow 4,200 adults with confirmed or suspected infections, as well as healthy controls, …

This study looks at whether drinking pasteurized milk containing harmless, inactive flu virus particles could lead to a positive flu test from a nose or throat swab. Researchers want to help the CDC improve how flu is tracked. About 30 healthy adults aged 18-64 will drink the mil…

This Phase 1 trial is testing the safety of a new drug called TRX-100 in 24 healthy adults aged 18 to 65. Participants will receive either TRX-100 or a placebo, and researchers will monitor side effects and how the drug moves through the body. This is an early-stage study with no…

This study follows 150 NIH staff members for about a year to see how their immune systems respond to flu and COVID-19 vaccines. Participants give monthly blood and nasal samples to measure antibodies in both the body and the nose. The goal is to understand how long immunity lasts…

This study aims to find the safest and most effective dose of a specific flu virus to give to healthy adults in a controlled setting. About 90 volunteers aged 18 to 55 will be exposed to the virus or a placebo and closely monitored. The goal is to create a reliable model for test…

This study aims to collect blood, nose, and saliva samples from up to 20,000 people aged 3 and older who have or may have a respiratory virus infection like flu or COVID-19. The samples will be stored and used in future research to better understand these viruses and how the immu…

This study looks at whether a quick lab test (Spotfire R/ST) can help doctors decide when antibiotics are truly needed for people with respiratory infections like colds or sore throats. About 800 urgent care patients will take part, and researchers will compare antibiotic use bef…

This study looks at whether kidney failure changes how well the flu vaccine works in people on dialysis. Researchers will compare the immune response of 146 dialysis patients and healthy volunteers after they get the flu shot. Participants will give blood samples over several mon…

This study gives healthy adults a controlled dose of flu virus to see how their immune system responds and how the virus travels through the air. Researchers will track who gets mild to moderate flu symptoms and monitor safety. The goal is to learn more about flu infection, not t…

This study looks back at 3,000 hospital patients to see if those who got a flu shot, took blood pressure meds (ACEI/ARB), antihistamines, or amantadine had better COVID-19 outcomes. Researchers want to know if these common treatments can reduce deaths or shorten hospital stays. N…

This study looks at how well the flu vaccine works in people who have had COVID-19, including those with long-term symptoms like fatigue or diabetes. Researchers will compare immune responses between 230 adults and children (ages 9-64) who had COVID-19 and those who did not. The …

This study looks at how the antibiotic ceftazidime avibactam behaves in 30 children with severe infections who are in intensive care, some on life support. Researchers will measure drug levels in the blood to understand the right dose. The goal is to improve treatment for life-th…

This study looks at how the immune system of adults over 75 responds to the annual flu shot. Researchers want to know if a common virus called CMV affects how well the vaccine works. Participants will receive the flu shot for free and provide blood samples over several weeks. The…

This study tracks the immune response of 300 people with confirmed flu or COVID-19, comparing those who were recently vaccinated to those who were not. Participants provide blood, saliva, and nasal samples over 6 months, and some may opt for a lung fluid sample via bronchoscopy. …

This study is testing whether giving the COVID-19 booster and flu vaccine at the same time is as good as giving them a month apart for people with weakened immune systems. It also compares getting a COVID-19 booster every 3 months versus every 6 months. The trial involves 660 adu…

This study trains community health workers to create and share personal stories and infographics on social media to promote flu, COVID-19, and other respiratory virus vaccines. Researchers will survey the health workers' social media followers to see if the messages change their …

This study gives healthy adults aged 18-49 a controlled dose of the H3N2 flu virus via nasal spray to observe how the immune system fights it and how the virus spreads. Participants stay in the hospital for 8-12 days for close monitoring, with follow-up visits over 5 months. The …

This study looks at how the antifungal medicine caspofungin behaves in children with severe infections, especially those with liver problems or on life support like ECMO. Researchers will measure drug levels in the blood to understand dosing needs. About 60 children in intensive …

This study will collect data from 2,000 children admitted to pediatric intensive care units (PICUs) with severe infections across major Chinese cities. Over 10 years, researchers will track which germs cause these infections, how they are treated, and patient outcomes. The goal i…

This study looks at two common antibiotic combinations given to hospitalized adults with infections: vancomycin plus piperacillin-tazobactam, or vancomycin plus cefepime. The goal is to see if one is less likely to cause kidney injury than the other, using more sensitive markers …

This study looks at how a person's birth year and past flu exposure affect their immune response to the seasonal flu vaccine. Researchers will enroll up to 700 healthy adults of different ages to measure antibodies and immune cells before and after vaccination. The goal is to und…

This study reviews medical records from up to 400,000 U.S. Veterans to see how COVID-19 treatments like Paxlovid and remdesivir are used and how well they work. It also looks at RSV and flu patterns. The goal is to improve treatment strategies for respiratory viruses in the VA he…

This study tests whether a two-part approach—improving communication about viral infections and having pharmacists double-check prescription lengths—can reduce how many days antibiotics are prescribed for respiratory infections like bronchitis, sinusitis, and sore throat. About 4…

This study will test 10,000 people in Cambodia for 57 different infectious diseases, including dengue, flu, and malaria. Researchers want to understand how these diseases spread and who is at risk. The goal is to give local health authorities the information they need to create b…

This study will follow 1,000 adults who come to fever clinics with a respiratory infection. Researchers will collect data on symptoms, lab tests, and chest scans at the start, then check in over time to see who develops pneumonia or other complications. The goal is to better unde…

This study in Kyrgyzstan is testing whether using a rapid C-reactive protein (CRP) blood test and giving patients an information leaflet can help doctors prescribe fewer antibiotics for respiratory infections like coughs and sore throats. About 1050 adults will be randomly assign…

This study follows 10,000 pregnant women in Nagpur, India, from early pregnancy through 42 days after birth. Researchers want to learn if catching flu or COVID-19 raises the risk of problems like preterm labor or severe pre-eclampsia. The goal is to provide clear evidence to help…

This study is trying to understand why some people with severe flu in the ICU develop a dangerous fungal lung infection called aspergillosis. Researchers will compare the immune systems of 45 flu patients and non-flu pneumonia patients in the ICU. They hope to find differences in…

This pilot study is testing whether a smart wristband can accurately measure drug levels in sweat compared to standard blood tests. Researchers will collect sweat, saliva, and blood samples from 100 patients with chronic or infectious diseases who are taking medications like cycl…

This study aims to understand how common respiratory viruses like COVID-19, flu, and RSV spread in communities. Researchers will track up to 25,000 people of all ages using at-home test kits and symptom surveys. The goal is to better predict outbreaks and improve public health re…

This study is looking for new ways to diagnose sepsis, a life-threatening reaction to infection, earlier in the emergency room. Researchers will study the immune responses of 3,300 adults with suspected infections to find patterns that signal sepsis. The goal is to improve diagno…

This study tests whether eating all meals within an 8-hour window (before 10 AM) for four weeks can improve how well older adults respond to seasonal flu and COVID-19 vaccines. Researchers will measure changes in immune cell activity and body composition in 24 healthy volunteers …

This study looks at how two FDA-approved flu vaccines—FluMist (a nasal spray) and the standard flu shot—trigger immune responses in healthy adults aged 18 to 40. Researchers will measure antibodies in the blood, nose, and lungs before and after vaccination. Some participants will…