Could a Decades-Old smallpox vaccine stop mpox? colombia trial aims to find out
Prevention
Ongoing
This Phase 3 trial in Colombia tests the LC16m8 vaccine, originally developed for smallpox, to see if it can prevent mpox in people at high risk, such as men who have sex with men and those with HIV. About 8,686 participants will be randomly assigned to get the vaccine right away…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Universidad Nacional de Colombia • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:03 UTC