Scientists Re-Infect volunteers with bird flu to unlock immune secrets

NCT ID NCT07215871

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Apr 28, 2026 · Updated 31 times

Summary

This study aims to understand how the immune system responds to a second infection with a mild bird flu virus (H10N7). Healthy adults who were previously infected with this virus in a prior study will be re-infected via a nasal spray. Participants will stay in the hospital for at least 9 days for close monitoring and sample collection. The goal is to gather knowledge that could help develop better flu vaccines and treatments.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • National Institutes of Health Clinical Center

    Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States

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