When to boost? new trial seeks best COVID-19 shot timing for vulnerable patients

NCT ID NCT05415267

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

Summary

This study looks at 320 adults who are about to start strong immune-suppressing therapy and have already had at least two COVID-19 shots. Researchers want to find out if giving a COVID-19 booster right before starting therapy or waiting six months provides better protection. Participants will also receive a diphtheria/tetanus booster to compare how the immune system responds to different vaccines.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

COVID-19 booster vaccine and diphtheria/tetanus toxoids vaccine

What this could lead to

If successful, this could help doctors choose the best time to give COVID-19 boosters to people starting immunosuppressive therapy, improving their protection against severe illness.

What could go wrong

This is a Phase 3 trial, but it focuses on timing rather than a new treatment. Results may not apply to all types of immunosuppression or vaccines, and individual responses may vary.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

autoimmune disease hematopoietic and lymphoid cell neoplasm inflammatory disease COVID-19 prevention target

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Blacktown Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Blacktown, New South Wales, 2148, Australia

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  • Concord General Repatriation Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Concord, New South Wales, 2137, Australia

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  • Royal Prince Alfred Hospital

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    Camperdown, New South Wales, 2050, Australia

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  • St Vincent's Hospital, Sydney

    RECRUITING

    Darlinghurst, New South Wales, 2010, Australia

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  • Westmead Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Westmead, New South Wales, 2145, Australia

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