New shingles vaccine CRV-101 takes on shingrix in Head-to-Head trial

NCT ID NCT05304351

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This phase 2 study tests a new shingles vaccine called CRV-101 (amezosvatein) against the current standard, Shingrix, in about 1,500 adults aged 50 and older. The goal is to see if CRV-101 is safer and triggers a strong immune response. Participants receive two shots and are monitored for side effects and antibody levels over 14 months.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

CRV-101 (amezosvatein) vaccine

What this could lead to

If successful, this could lead to a new shingles vaccine that is safer or as effective as Shingrix.

What could go wrong

This is an early phase 2 trial, so results may not confirm effectiveness. Side effects like injection site pain or fatigue are possible.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

chickenpox herpes zoster prevention target

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Curevo Investigational Site

    Tempe, Arizona, 85281, United States

  • Curevo Investigational Site

    Coral Gables, Florida, 33134, United States

  • Curevo Investigational Site

    Tampa, Florida, 33616, United States

  • Curevo Investigational Site

    Oak Brook, Illinois, 60523, United States

  • Curevo Investigational Site

    Lenexa, Kansas, 66219, United States

  • Curevo Investigational Site

    Newton, Kansas, 67114, United States

  • Curevo Investigational Site

    Lexington, Kentucky, 40509, United States

  • Curevo Investigational Site

    Las Vegas, Nevada, 89119, United States

  • Curevo Investigational Site

    Edmond, Oklahoma, 73013, United States

  • Curevo Investigational Site

    Knoxville, Tennessee, 37909, United States

  • Curevo Investigational Site

    Austin, Texas, 78745, United States

  • Curevo Investigational Site

    Dallas, Texas, 75251, United States

  • Curevo Investigational Site

    Euless, Texas, 76040, United States

  • Curevo Investigational Site

    Salt Lake City, Utah, 84107, United States