Blood samples from vaccinated moms could help perfect GBS protection for newborns

NCT ID NCT07562061

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

Summary

This study collects blood from 50 women in Uganda who previously received an experimental group B strep (GBS) vaccine during pregnancy. The blood is used to create quality control panels that help labs accurately measure vaccine-induced antibodies. The goal is to improve testing for GBS vaccines, which aim to prevent serious infections in newborns.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to

If successful, this will create reliable test panels to monitor antibody levels after GBS vaccination, helping ensure vaccines work effectively against group B strep infections in newborns.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage lab-focused study (50 participants) that does not test a treatment or vaccine itself. The panels may not fully represent all populations or perform as expected in wider use.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

group B streptococcal infection streptococcal infection

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • MUJHU Care Ltd, Kampala

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    Kampala, Uganda

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