Respiratory syncytial virus infectious disease
MONDO:0001577Infection with the respiratory syncytial virus, an RNA virus of the genus Pneumovirus, in the family Paramyxoviridae, which is characterized by the formation of syncytia in tissue culture. It causes minor respiratory infection with rhinitis and cough in adults, but is capable of causing severe bronchitis and bronchopneumonia in young children.
Also known as: Human respiratory syncytial virus infection, respiratory syncytial virus infection, infections, Human respiratory syncytial virus
227 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 168 tagged with Respiratory syncytial virus infectious disease itself.
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Could a Lower-Dose RSV vaccine protect babies just as well?
Vaccine Stopped earlyThis study tested a nasal spray RSV vaccine in nearly 1,000 healthy infants and toddlers aged 6 to 22 months. The goal was to see if a lower dose works as well as the standard dose and to check safety across different doses. The trial was ended early, so final results are not ava…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Sanofi Pasteur, a Sanofi Company • Aim: Vaccine
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Nasal spray vaccine aims to shield children from RSV
Vaccine Stopped earlyThis early-stage trial tests an experimental RSV vaccine called CodaVax-RSV, given as nose drops, in healthy children aged 6 months to 5 years. The study evaluates the vaccine's safety and the immune response it triggers. Some children receive the vaccine at different doses, whil…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Codagenix, Inc • Aim: Vaccine
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New RSV vaccine for infants shows promise in major trial
Vaccine Stopped earlyThis study tested an experimental RSV vaccine given to healthy infants at 6 and 12 months old alongside their regular vaccines. The goal was to see if the RSV vaccine still worked well when given at the same time. About 2,200 babies took part, but the study was stopped early.
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Sanofi Pasteur, a Sanofi Company • Aim: Vaccine
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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RSV nasal vaccine trial for kids halted – what we know
Vaccine Stopped earlyThis phase 3 study tested an intranasal RSV vaccine in about 6,300 healthy children aged 6 to 22 months. The goal was to see if two doses of the nasal spray could prevent lower respiratory tract infections caused by RSV. The trial was terminated early, so final results are not av…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Sanofi Pasteur, a Sanofi Company • Aim: Vaccine
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Could a simple pill tame RSV? new trial tests obeldesivir
Disease control Stopped earlyThis phase 2 study tests whether an oral antiviral pill called obeldesivir can safely shorten RSV symptoms in adults who are not hospitalized but are at higher risk for severe disease (e.g., those aged 60+ or with chronic lung conditions). Participants take the pill or a placebo,…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Gilead Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New oral pill aims to fight RSV in adults
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tests an oral drug called AK0529 (Ziresovir) in adults aged 18 to 75 with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection. Participants receive either the drug or a placebo, and researchers measure how well symptoms improve and track any side effects. The goal is to see if…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Shanghai Ark Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New RSV drug tested in kids – but trial halted early
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested the safety and dosing of sisunatovir, an experimental antiviral drug, in infants and children up to 5 years old with RSV lower respiratory tract infection. Ten participants received either the drug or a placebo. The goal was to find the right dose for future stu…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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RSV pill study halted early: what we know
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested an oral drug called sisunatovir for treating RSV in adults who were not hospitalized but had a high risk of severe illness. Participants took either the drug or a placebo for 5 days. The study was terminated early, so results are limited.
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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RSV drug trial for kids under 5 halted early – only 4 children enrolled
Symptom relief Stopped earlyThis study tested an oral antiviral drug called obeldesivir in children from birth to under 5 years old who had RSV infection. The goal was to see if the drug is safe and helps reduce symptoms faster. However, the trial was stopped early and only enrolled 4 participants, so the r…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Gilead Sciences • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Is RSV a hidden driver of severe COPD attacks?
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyResearchers are studying adults with COPD who go to the emergency room or day hospital for sudden worsening of their breathing. The study checks how many of these patients test positive for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) during the RSV season, from October to April. They compa…
Sponsor: Fundacio Privada Mon Clinic Barcelona • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC