New booster aims to shield the vulnerable from COVID-19

NCT ID NCT05303402

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested an extra dose of the HIPRA COVID-19 vaccine in 241 adults with conditions like HIV, kidney disease, or autoimmune disorders that weaken the immune system. The goal was to see if the booster raises antibody levels against virus variants and remains safe. Researchers measured immune responses before and 14 days after the shot, with follow-ups up to a year.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

HIPRA COVID-19 vaccine (PHH-1V)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could provide a safe and effective booster option for people with weakened immune systems, helping them stay protected against COVID-19 variants.

What could go wrong

This is a mid-stage trial with only 241 participants and no comparison group, so results may not apply to everyone. The vaccine may not work as well in all immunosuppressed individuals.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

autoimmune disease common variable immunodeficiency end stage renal failure HIV infectious disease COVID-19 prevention target

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ankara University Medical Faculty Hospitals

    Ankara, Ankara, 06620, Turkey (Türkiye)

  • Hacettepe University Medical Faculty Hospitals

    Ankara, Ankara, 06230, Turkey (Türkiye)

  • Hospital Clínic de Barcelona

    Barcelona, Barcelona, 08036, Spain

  • Hospital Germans Trias i Pujol

    Badalona, Barcelona, 08916, Spain

  • Hospital Josep Trueta

    Girona, Girona, 17001, Spain

  • Koc University Hospital

    Istanbul, Istanbul, 34010, Turkey (Türkiye)