Meningococcal infection
MONDO:0005373Infections with bacteria of the species neisseria meningitidis.
Also known as: Neisseria meningitidis infection, infections, Neisseria meningitidis, meningococcal disease
55 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 47 tagged with Meningococcal infection itself.
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Meningococcal meningitis 18 trials
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Meningococcemia 0 trials
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Can a booster shot keep teens safe from meningitis?
Vaccine OngoingThis trial tests whether booster doses of the MenACYW vaccine, given years after the first shot, keep children and teens protected against meningococcal disease. Researchers will measure antibody levels in the blood before and after the booster to see if the immune system respond…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Sanofi Pasteur, a Sanofi Company • Aim: Vaccine
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New meningitis vaccine for kids shows promise in large trial
Vaccine OngoingThis Phase 3 trial tests a new meningococcal conjugate vaccine in 660 healthy children aged 2-6 years. The vaccine targets four strains (A, C, Y, W135) that cause meningitis. Participants receive one shot and provide blood samples to compare immune response with a licensed vaccin…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Sinovac Biotech Co., Ltd • Aim: Vaccine
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New quadrivalent meningitis vaccine shows promise in large pediatric trial
Vaccine OngoingThis Phase 3 study is testing an investigational meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MenACYW) in over 1,600 healthy children and adolescents aged 2 to 17 in China. The vaccine aims to protect against four types of meningococcal bacteria that can cause serious infections like meningi…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Sanofi • Aim: Vaccine
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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One shot to rule them all? new combo meningitis vaccine tested in teens
Vaccine OngoingThis study is testing a new vaccine called MenABCWY that aims to protect against five types of meningococcal bacteria, which can cause serious infections like meningitis. Around 312 healthy teenagers will receive two doses of the vaccine on different schedules to see how safe it …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline • Aim: Vaccine
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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New vaccine trial aims to shield korean babies from deadly meningitis
Vaccine OngoingThis study tests the MenB+OMV NZ vaccine in 50 healthy infants starting at 2 months old in South Korea. The vaccine is given as three shots over about a year to see if it triggers a strong immune response against meningococcal group B bacteria, which can cause meningitis. Researc…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline • Aim: Vaccine
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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New vaccine study aims to shield toddlers from deadly meningitis
Vaccine OngoingThis study tests a vaccine designed to protect young children from four types of meningitis bacteria. Researchers gave the vaccine to 660 toddlers aged 6 to 23 months and will check their immune response over time. Some children will also receive a booster shot at age 3 to see if…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: CanSino Biologics Inc. • Aim: Vaccine
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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New 5-in-1 meningitis shot could protect kids from five strains at once
Vaccine OngoingThis study tests a new pentavalent meningococcal vaccine (MenPenta) that aims to protect against five types of meningococcal bacteria (A, B, C, W, Y) in healthy children, toddlers, and infants. Researchers will compare it to existing licensed vaccines and check how well it works …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Sanofi Pasteur, a Sanofi Company • Aim: Vaccine
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC