AstraZeneca launches human tests for bird flu vaccines

NCT ID NCT07128615

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests two experimental vaccines, AZD4117 and AZD5315, designed to protect against certain strains of avian influenza (bird flu), specifically H5N1 and H7N9. Around 405 healthy adults will receive either a vaccine or a placebo to see if the vaccines are safe and trigger a strong immune response. The trial is currently active but not recruiting new participants.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

AZD4117 and AZD5315 vaccines

What this could lead to

If successful, these vaccines could help protect people against certain bird flu strains, potentially preventing a future pandemic.

What could go wrong

This is an early-phase trial focused on safety and immune response, not yet proven to prevent infection. The vaccines may not work as hoped or could cause side effects.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

swine influenza avian influenza prevention target

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Research Site

    Long Beach, California, 90815, United States

  • Research Site

    Rolling Hills Estates, California, 90274, United States

  • Research Site

    Hialeah, Florida, 33012, United States

  • Research Site

    Stockbridge, Georgia, 30281, United States

  • Research Site

    Chicago, Illinois, 60640, United States

  • Research Site

    Lenexa, Kansas, 66219, United States

  • Research Site

    Kansas City, Missouri, 64114, United States

  • Research Site

    Omaha, Nebraska, 68134, United States

  • Research Site

    Las Vegas, Nevada, 89119, United States

  • Research Site

    Cincinnati, Ohio, 45212, United States

  • Research Site

    Edmond, Oklahoma, 73013, United States

  • Research Site

    North Charleston, South Carolina, 29405, United States

  • Research Site

    Austin, Texas, 78745, United States

  • Research Site

    West Jordan, Utah, 84088, United States