New mRNA boosters aim to strengthen COVID-19 protection

NCT ID NCT05960097

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

Summary

This phase 2 study tested several new mRNA COVID-19 booster vaccines in 692 healthy adults who had already received a primary vaccine series. The goal was to compare the safety and immune response of these experimental boosters against a control vaccine. Participants received a single injection, and researchers measured antibody levels and tracked side effects like pain, fever, and fatigue.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

mRNA COVID-19 vaccine (CV0701, CV0601, CV0801)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could lead to a new, effective COVID-19 booster option that strengthens protection against the virus.

What could go wrong

This is an early-phase trial with only 692 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The vaccines may not provide better protection than existing boosters, and side effects like injection site pain or fatigue are possible.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

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

  • GSK Investigational Site

    Sacramento, California, 95864, United States

  • GSK Investigational Site

    Hollywood, Florida, 33024, United States

  • GSK Investigational Site

    Peoria, Illinois, 61614-4896, United States

  • GSK Investigational Site

    Bruce, Australian Capital Territory, 2617, Australia

  • GSK Investigational Site

    Blacktown, New South Wales, 2148, Australia

  • GSK Investigational Site

    Botany, New South Wales, 2019, Australia

  • GSK Investigational Site

    Brookvale, New South Wales, 2100, Australia

  • GSK Investigational Site

    Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, 2450, Australia

  • GSK Investigational Site

    Darlinghurst, New South Wales, 2010, Australia

  • GSK Investigational Site

    Kanwal, New South Wales, 2259, Australia

  • GSK Investigational Site

    Maroubra, New South Wales, 2035, Australia

  • GSK Investigational Site

    Merewether, New South Wales, 2291, Australia

  • GSK Investigational Site

    Blacktown, Queensland, 4006, Australia

  • GSK Investigational Site

    Sherwood, Queensland, 4068, Australia

  • GSK Investigational Site

    Tarragindi, Queensland, 4075, Australia

  • GSK Investigational Site

    Adelaide, South Australia, 5000, Australia

  • GSK Investigational Site

    Camberwell, Victoria, 3124, Australia