Could a double-dose flu vaccine protect vulnerable transplant patients better?
NCT ID NCT04613206
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares high-dose and standard-dose flu vaccines in 396 adults who received a kidney, heart, or liver transplant within the past year. The goal is to see if a higher dose or two doses provide better protection against the flu. Results will help improve vaccine recommendations for this vulnerable group.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Vanderbilt Univeristy Medical Center
Nashville, Tennessee, 37232, United States
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