Engineered immune cells take on COVID-19: a novel vaccine approach
NCT ID NCT04299724
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This Phase 1 trial tests a new type of COVID-19 vaccine made from artificial antigen presenting cells (aAPC). The vaccine is designed to teach the body's T cells to recognize and attack the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The study includes healthy volunteers and people with mild COVID-19, and will check for side effects and measure immune responses.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
Covid-19/aAPC vaccine (artificial antigen presenting cells made with lentiviral vector)
What this could lead to
If successful, this vaccine could help prevent or treat severe COVID-19 pneumonia by training the immune system to attack the virus.
What could go wrong
This is an early Phase 1 trial with only 100 participants, so safety and effectiveness are not yet proven. The vaccine uses a lentiviral vector, which may cause unexpected immune reactions.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Locations
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Shenzhen Geno-immune Medical Institute
RECRUITINGShenzhen, Guangdong, 518000, China
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