New vaccine aims to tackle two viruses behind hand, foot, and mouth disease

NCT ID NCT06063057

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This clinical trial tested a new vaccine designed to protect against two viruses (EV71 and CA16) that cause hand, foot, and mouth disease and herpangina. The study involved 744 healthy adults and children, including kids as young as 6 months. Researchers checked the vaccine's safety and how well it triggers an immune response.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
Bivalent Enterovirus Vaccine (Vero Cell), Inactivated
What this could lead to
If successful, this vaccine could help prevent hand, foot, and mouth disease and herpangina caused by two common viruses (EV71 and CA16).
What could go wrong
This is an early-phase trial (Phase I/II) focused on safety and immune response, not yet proven to prevent disease. Results may not lead to a licensed vaccine.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Dayao County Center for Disease Control and Prevention

    Chuxiong, Yunnan, China

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