Smallpox
MONDO:0004651A condition that is caused by infection with Variola, and that is characterized by small, raised bumps.
Also known as: Variola virus caused disease or disorder, Variola virus disease or disorder, Variola virus infectious disease, ordinary smallpox, Variola, smallpox virus infection, variola virus VAR infection, variola virus infection
13 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Mpox vaccine trial for infants: could a Half-Dose protect just as well?
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ OngoingThis Phase 3 study is testing the MVA-BN mpox vaccine in 344 infants and children aged 4 to 24 months in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a region heavily affected by mpox. Researchers are comparing a standard dose to a half-dose to see if the lower dose is still effective a…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Jean-Pierre Van geertruyden • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Mpox vaccine trial for pregnant women launches in congo
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ OngoingThis Phase 3 trial is testing the safety and immune response of the MVA-BN mpox vaccine in 359 pregnant and postpartum women in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Some women receive the vaccine during pregnancy, others right after giving birth, and a small group gets it as an …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Jean-Pierre Van geertruyden • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Mpox vaccine trial expands to children: a step toward broader protection
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ OngoingThis study tests the MVA-BN vaccine in 460 children aged 2 to 12 years, comparing their immune response and safety to adults. All participants receive two doses four weeks apart. The goal is to see if the vaccine can prevent smallpox, mpox, and related orthopoxvirus infections in…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Bavarian Nordic • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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Can a blood product fix smallpox vaccine side effects?
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at whether VIGIV, a blood product with antibodies, helps people who have serious reactions to the smallpox vaccine. It will track 100 patients to see if their skin lesions improve and if their antibody levels change. The goal is to confirm that VIGIV works as a t…
Sponsor: Emergent BioSolutions • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Scientists compare immune responses to viral and bacterial infections in ICU patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how the immune system of patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) responds to severe infections caused by viruses or bacteria. Researchers will take extra blood samples from 38 adults to analyze immature granulocytes, a type of immune cell. The goal is to see…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Limoges • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Does a smallpox drug weaken the vaccine? new study aims to find out.
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether taking the smallpox drug TPOXX changes how well the JYNNEOS vaccine works. About 100 healthy adults aged 18 to 42 will get two doses of the vaccine and either TPOXX or a placebo for 28 days. Researchers will check for side effects and measure immune re…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: SIGA Technologies • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC