Healthy volunteers inhale flu virus to help scientists fight future outbreaks

NCT ID NCT06753474

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

Summary

This study gives healthy adults aged 18-49 a controlled dose of the H3N2 flu virus via nasal spray to observe how the immune system fights it and how the virus spreads. Participants stay in the hospital for 8-12 days for close monitoring, with follow-up visits over 5 months. The goal is to gather knowledge to develop better flu vaccines and drugs.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

influenza

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Emory University Hospital Clinical Research Network

    RECRUITING

    Atlanta, Georgia, 30322, United States

  • Hope Clinic

    RECRUITING

    Atlanta, Georgia, 30322, United States