HIV vaccine shows promise in protecting newborns

NCT ID NCT04607408

First seen Jan 29, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 25 times

Summary

This study tested a new HIV vaccine in 38 healthy infants who were exposed to HIV at birth but did not get the virus. The goal was to see if the vaccine is safe and helps the babies' immune systems fight HIV. The vaccine was given along with a special ingredient to boost its effect.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Perinatal HIV Research Unit (PHRU), Soweto CRS

    Johannesburg, Gauteng, 1862, South Africa

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