Could a meningitis shot stop the clap? new study says maybe.

NCT ID NCT05294588

First seen Mar 04, 2026 · Last updated May 21, 2026 · Updated 4 times

Summary

This study tested whether the Bexsero meningitis vaccine can also protect against gonorrhea. About 65 healthy men received either the meningitis vaccine or a placebo, then were exposed to the gonorrhea bacteria in a controlled setting. Researchers monitored who got infected to see if the vaccine offered any protection.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Clinical and Translational Research Center (CTRC) at University of North Carolina (UNC) Hospitals and/or at UNC Global Clinical Research North

    Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27599-7215, United States

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