New COVID-19 vaccine shows promise in early trial

NCT ID NCT04639466

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tested a new COVID-19 vaccine called GEO-CM04S1 in 119 healthy adults. The vaccine uses a modified virus to teach the body to fight SARS-CoV-2. Researchers checked for side effects and measured antibody levels to see if the vaccine works. The trial is now complete.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

GEO-CM04S1 (a synthetic MVA-based SARS-CoV-2 vaccine)

What this could lead to

If successful, this vaccine could provide a new option to prevent COVID-19 infection and boost immunity against the virus.

What could go wrong

This is an early-phase trial with only 119 participants, so results may not apply to the general population. The vaccine may not produce strong enough immunity or could have side effects.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

COVID-19 prevention target

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center

    Duarte, California, 91010, United States

  • EmVenio Research

    Claremont, California, 91711, United States

  • Millennium Clinical Trials

    Thousand Oaks, California, 91360, United States