Varicella zoster infection
MONDO:0005608A highly contagious viral infection caused by the varicella zoster virus. Clinically, it may be manifested as shingles or chicken pox.
Also known as: Varicella-zoster Virus infection, varicella zoster infection
92 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 9 tagged with Varicella zoster infection itself.
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Herpes zoster 73 trials
3 sub-types
- Geniculate herpes zoster 0 trials
- Ophthalmic herpes zoster 0 trials
- Zoster sine herpete 0 trials
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Chickenpox 26 trials
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Herpes zoster dermatitis 0 trials
1 sub-type
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Herpetic vulvovaginitis 0 trials
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MRNA vaccine takes on shingles: could it beat shingrix?
Vaccine OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing a new mRNA vaccine called ABO1108 to prevent shingles in adults aged 40 and above. Around 180 healthy volunteers will receive two shots of either the new vaccine at different doses, a placebo, or the existing Shingrix vaccine. The main goal is to…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Suzhou Abogen Biosciences Co., Ltd. • Aim: Vaccine
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New mRNA shingles vaccine shows promise in Mid-Stage trial
Vaccine OngoingThis study tests a new mRNA vaccine called ABO1108 to see if it can prevent shingles in adults aged 40 and above. About 300 healthy volunteers will receive two shots, two months apart, and be compared to a placebo group. The goal is to measure the immune response and check for sa…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Suzhou Abogen Biosciences Co., Ltd. • Aim: Vaccine
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New shingles vaccine candidate enters Mid-Stage trial
Vaccine OngoingThis study tests a new shingles vaccine called LYB004 in 840 adults aged 40 and older in China. Participants receive one of four different doses of the vaccine or a placebo. The goal is to see how well the vaccine triggers an immune response and whether it is safe.
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Guangzhou Patronus Biotech Co., Ltd. • Aim: Vaccine
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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Shingles vaccine trial for transplant recipients: a safety check
Disease control By invitation onlyThis study looks at whether the shingles vaccine is safe and works well in young adults (19 and older) who have had a solid organ transplant. About 80 participants will get two doses of the vaccine and be monitored for side effects and immune response. The goal is to help protect…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Can a vaccine shield transplant patients from shingles?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how the immune system of kidney transplant patients responds to the shingles vaccine and to natural shingles infection. Researchers will track antibody and T-cell levels over time in patients who have had a transplant or are on the waiting list. The goal is to…
Sponsor: Susanne Dam Nielsen, MD, DMSc • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can immune cells predict herpesvirus danger in transplant patients?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how the immune system's T cells respond to two common herpesviruses—cytomegalovirus (CMV) and varicella-zoster virus (VZV)—in people who have had a liver transplant. Because transplant recipients take drugs that suppress their immune system to prevent organ re…
Sponsor: Susanne Dam Nielsen, MD, DMSc • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to uncover hidden dangers of shingles virus in the brain
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks back at medical records of 50 adults who had a shingles virus infection in their brain or spinal cord. Researchers want to find out what makes some people more likely to get these serious infections and what leads to long-term problems like memory loss or seizure…
Sponsor: Kocaeli University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Shingrix vaccine study probes skin immunity in young and old
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how the Shingrix vaccine, which protects against shingles, affects immune cells in the skin and blood. Researchers will give the vaccine to 50 healthy adults in two age groups: 30-40 years old and 70 years or older. They will measure specific antibodies and T-…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: University of Washington • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC