Please sign in to follow a disease.
Influenza
MONDO:0005812An acute viral infection of the respiratory tract, occurring in isolated cases, in epidemics, or in pandemics; it is caused by serologically different strains of viruses (influenzaviruses) designated A, B, and C, has a 3-day incubation period, and usually lasts for 3 to 10 days. It is marked by inflammation of the nasal mucosa, pharynx, and conjunctiva; headache; myalgia; often fever, chills, and prostration; and occasionally involvement of the myocardium or central nervous system.
Also known as: Influenza with other manifestations, flu, influenza infection, orthomyxoviridae caused disease or disorder, orthomyxoviridae disease or disorder, orthomyxoviridae infectious disease
395 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 334 tagged with Influenza itself.
Follow this condition to get notified about new trialsWhere it sits in the disease tree
Browse by category →Sub-types of Influenza
-
Swine influenza 35 trials
-
Avian influenza 15 trials
-
New inhaled therapy aims to save ventilator patients from viral pneumonia
Disease control Stopped earlyThis 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…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Synairgen Research Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
-
Experimental drug aims to keep viral pneumonia patients out of hospital
Disease control Stopped earlyThis Phase 2 trial tested the drug silmitasertib (CX-4945) plus standard care in adults with pneumonia caused by COVID-19 or influenza. The goal was to see if the drug could reduce the need for hospitalization or prevent death. The study planned to enroll 120 people but was termi…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Senhwa Biosciences, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
-
Experimental cell therapy targets deadly childhood brain cancer
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-phase trial tested a new immunotherapy approach for children with DIPG, a rare and aggressive brain stem tumor. After standard radiation and chemotherapy, patients received special vaccines and immune cells designed to attack the tumor. The study was small (11 particip…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: University of Florida • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
-
Can a texted story boost flu shots for black kids?
Prevention Stopped earlyThis trial tests whether sending caregivers text messages with digital stories can encourage them to vaccinate their young children against the flu. The study focuses on Black children aged 6 months to 5 years who receive care at Denver Health, a group that has faced long-standin…
Sponsor: Denver Health and Hospital Authority • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
-
Could a vitamin d boost make flu shots work better for seniors?
Prevention Stopped earlyThis trial tests whether giving older adults a high dose of vitamin D before their flu shot can strengthen their immune response. Participants are 65 or older with low vitamin D levels. The study measures changes in infection-fighting proteins and antibody levels after vaccinatio…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
-
Super-Sized flu shot for tots? study tests higher dose
Prevention Stopped earlyThis study tested whether a high-dose flu vaccine works better than the standard dose in preventing the flu in children aged 6 to 35 months. About 100 children took part, receiving either the high-dose or standard-dose shot. The study was stopped early, so results are limited.
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Sanofi Pasteur, a Sanofi Company • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
-
Super-Sized flu shot tested for Seniors' heart and lung protection
Prevention Stopped earlyThis study compared a high-dose flu vaccine to the standard-dose shot in over 33,000 adults aged 65 and older. The goal was to see if the high-dose version could better prevent hospitalizations for heart and lung problems. The trial was terminated early, so the full picture is no…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Sanofi Pasteur, a Sanofi Company • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:31 UTC
-
Mental health sessions may boost vaccine uptake in latinx communities
Prevention Stopped earlyThis study tested whether adding vaccine discussions to routine behavioral health visits could reduce hesitancy and increase COVID-19 and flu shots among Latinx adults with mental illness. Clinicians used motivational interviewing and could offer a warm handoff to a nurse for vac…
Sponsor: Boston College • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:00 UTC
-
Egg-Free flu vaccine tested in kids: could it be just as good?
Prevention Stopped earlyThis study compared a newer recombinant flu vaccine (RIV4, also called Supemtek or Flublok Quadrivalent) to the standard egg-based flu vaccine in 366 children aged 3 to 8 years. The goal was to see if the recombinant vaccine produced a similar immune response and was as safe. The…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Sanofi Pasteur, a Sanofi Company • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:42 UTC
-
Can your first flu shape how well the vaccine works?
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyResearchers are studying how a person's age, first flu exposure, and vaccination history affect the immune system's response to the seasonal flu shot. Healthy adults and children aged 9 and older receive a standard quadrivalent flu vaccine, with blood samples taken before and aft…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
-
Flu vaccine study halted after just 2 volunteers
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study aimed to compare how the immune system responds to two different seasonal flu vaccines given at the same time. Healthy adults aged 18-49 who had not received a flu shot in at least three years were eligible. The study was terminated early and only enrolled 2 participan…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC