New chickenpox vaccine for toddlers shows promise in safety trial

NCT ID NCT06693895

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

Summary

This study tests a new chickenpox vaccine in 750 healthy children aged 12-15 months. Researchers will compare its safety to the existing Varivax vaccine. The goal is to see if the new vaccine causes similar side effects like injection site pain, fever, or rash.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

investigational varicella vaccine

What this could lead to

If successful, this could provide a safe and effective alternative chickenpox vaccine for young children.

What could go wrong

This is an early-stage safety study, so it may not prove the vaccine prevents chickenpox. Side effects like fever or rash are possible.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

chickenpox prevention target

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • GSK Investigational Site

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    Phoenix, Arizona, 85006, United States

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    Tucson, Arizona, 85741, United States

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    Huntington Park, California, 90057, United States

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    National City, California, 91950, United States

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    West Covina, California, 91790, United States

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    Hialeah, Florida, 33012, United States

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    Miami, Florida, 33142, United States

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    Chicago, Illinois, 60621, United States

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  • GSK Investigational Site

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    El Dorado, Kansas, 67042, United States

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    Lafayette, Louisiana, 70508, United States

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    Mankato, Minnesota, 56002, United States

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    Lincoln, Nebraska, 68516, United States

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    Cincinnati, Ohio, 45245, United States

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    Dallas, Texas, 75230-2571, United States

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    Dallas, Texas, 75235, United States

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    Houston, Texas, 77065, United States

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    Richmond, Texas, 77469, United States

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    Richmond, Texas, 77469, United States

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  • GSK Investigational Site

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    San Antonio, Texas, 78244, United States

  • GSK Investigational Site

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    Roy, Utah, 84067, United States

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    Syracuse, Utah, 84075, United States

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    Richmond, Virginia, 23294, United States

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    Vienna, Virginia, 22180, United States

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    Burgas, 8008, Bulgaria

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    Gabrovo, 5300, Bulgaria

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    Kyustendil, 2500, Bulgaria

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    Plovdiv, 4002, Bulgaria

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    Rousse, 7000, Bulgaria

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    Sevlievo, 5400, Bulgaria

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    Yambol, 8600, Bulgaria

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    Aarhus N, 8200, Denmark

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    Copenhagen, DK-2100, Denmark

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    Hvidovre, 2650, Denmark

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    Odense C, DK-5000, Denmark

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    Tallinn, 10615, Estonia

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    Tallinn, 10617, Estonia

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    Hong Kong, 00852, Hong Kong

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    Shatin, Hong Kong

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    Kaunas, 47116, Lithuania

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    Kaunas, LT-48259, Lithuania

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    Durango, 34000, Mexico

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    Tlalpan, 14340, Mexico

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    Tlalpan, 14340, Mexico

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    Bydgoszcz, 85-796, Poland

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    Trzebnica, 55-100, Poland

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    Warsaw, 02-172, Poland

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