Scientists deliberately infect volunteers with omicron to study the virus up close
NCT ID NCT06492564
First seen Nov 21, 2025 · Last updated Apr 30, 2026 · Updated 21 times
Summary
This study involved 36 healthy adults aged 18 to 40 who were deliberately exposed to the Omicron BA.5 strain of the COVID-19 virus. The goal was to find a safe dose that causes infection in at least 40% of people and to monitor any side effects. Researchers tracked symptoms and viral levels to better understand how the virus spreads and affects the body, which can help in developing future treatments and vaccines.
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hVIVO Services Ltd, 40 Bank Street, Canary Wharf
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