New chickenpox shot shows promise in toddler trial

NCT ID NCT06806137

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

Summary

This study tests a new chickenpox vaccine in 600 healthy toddlers aged 12-15 months. The children receive two doses, and the new vaccine is compared to the current standard, Varivax. The goal is to see if the new vaccine produces a strong immune response and is safe.

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 (VNS 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 a Phase 3 trial, but it's still testing a new vaccine. It may not prove to be as effective or safe as the existing vaccine, and results may not apply to all children.

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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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  • GSK Investigational Site

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    Salvaleón de Higüey, La Altagracia Province, 23000, Dominican Republic

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    Constanza, 11201, Dominican Republic

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    Santo Domingo Oeste, 11906, Dominican Republic

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    San Pedro Sula, 21104, Honduras

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    Tegucigalpa, 11101, Honduras

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  • GSK Investigational Site

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    Tegucigalpa, 2449, Honduras

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