New flu vaccine with extra H3 strain shows promise in early trial

NCT ID NCT06507553

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This completed Phase 1 trial tested a new flu vaccine that includes an extra H3 strain, aiming to improve protection against influenza. The study involved 400 healthy adults aged 18-49 and 60+, comparing the new vaccine to standard flu shots. Researchers checked for side effects and measured immune responses over three weeks.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Influenza vaccine with an extra H3 strain

What this could lead to

If successful, this could lead to a more effective flu vaccine that better protects against certain flu strains, especially for older adults.

What could go wrong

This is an early Phase 1 trial focused on safety and immune response, not yet proven to prevent flu. The extra strain may not improve protection and could cause more side effects.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

influenza prevention target

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Investigational Site Number : 0360001

    Melbourne, Victoria, 3124, Australia

  • Investigational Site Number : 0360002

    Botany, New South Wales, 2019, Australia

  • Investigational Site Number : 0360003

    Southport, Queensland, 4222, Australia

  • Investigational Site Number : 0360004

    Sippy Downs, Queensland, 4556, Australia

  • Investigational Site Number : 0360005

    Morayfield, 4506, Australia

  • Investigational Site Number : 0360007

    Adelaide, South Australia, 5067, Australia

  • Investigational Site Number : 0360010

    Brookvale, New South Wales, 2100, Australia

  • Investigational Site Number : 0360011

    Miranda, New South Wales, 2228, Australia

  • Investigational Site Number : 0360012

    Maroubra, New South Wales, 2035, Australia

  • Investigational Site Number : 0360013

    Taringa, Queensland, 4068, Australia