New CMV vaccine enters first human tests – could prevent dangerous infections

NCT ID NCT05089630

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

Summary

This early-stage trial tests a new vaccine against cytomegalovirus (CMV), a common virus that can cause serious problems in newborns and people with weakened immune systems. The study involves 339 healthy adults aged 18 to 50, who will receive different doses of the vaccine or a placebo. The main goal is to check safety and how well the vaccine 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

CMV vaccine (recombinant protein with adjuvant)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could lead to a vaccine that prevents cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection, which is especially dangerous for pregnant women and people with weak immune systems.

What could go wrong

This is an early first-in-human trial, so the vaccine may not trigger a strong enough immune response or could cause side effects. It is too soon to know if it will work in the real world.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cytomegalovirus infection prevention target

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • GSK Investigational Site

    Lexington, Kentucky, 40536-0084, United States

  • GSK Investigational Site

    Dearborn, Michigan, 48127, United States

  • GSK Investigational Site

    Springfield, Missouri, 65802, United States

  • GSK Investigational Site

    Lincoln, Nebraska, 68510, United States

  • GSK Investigational Site

    Omaha, Nebraska, 68134, United States

  • GSK Investigational Site

    Las Vegas, Nevada, 89109, United States

  • GSK Investigational Site

    Newark, New Jersey, 07103, United States

  • GSK Investigational Site

    Secaucus, New Jersey, 07094, United States

  • GSK Investigational Site

    New York, New York, 10065, United States

  • GSK Investigational Site

    Austin, Texas, 78744-1645, United States

  • GSK Investigational Site

    Cedar Park, Texas, 78613, United States

  • GSK Investigational Site

    Galveston, Texas, 77573, United States

  • GSK Investigational Site

    Puyallup, Washington, 98371, United States

  • GSK Investigational Site

    Anaheim, California, 92806, United States

  • GSK Investigational Site

    Long Beach, California, 90806, United States

  • GSK Investigational Site

    Los Angeles, California, 90017, United States

  • GSK Investigational Site

    Hallandale, Florida, 33009, United States

  • GSK Investigational Site

    Miami, Florida, 33143, United States