Experimental HIV vaccine passes early safety test in healthy volunteers

NCT ID NCT03220724

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

Summary

This study tested an experimental HIV vaccine in 117 healthy, HIV-negative adults to see if it is safe and triggers an immune response. Participants received several injections of the vaccine or a placebo. The main goals were to check for side effects and measure antibody levels. Results will guide future HIV vaccine research.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Experimental HIV vaccine (EnvSeq-1 and CH505 M5 gp120 proteins with GLA-SE adjuvant)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could help develop a vaccine to prevent HIV infection.

What could go wrong

This is an early Phase 1 trial focused on safety, not effectiveness. The vaccine may not produce strong enough immunity to prevent HIV, and further studies are needed.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

HIV infectious disease prevention target

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Alabama CRS

    Birmingham, Alabama, 35294, United States

  • Bridge HIV CRS

    San Francisco, California, 94102, United States

  • Brigham and Women's Hospital Vaccine CRS (BWH VCRS)

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02115-6110, United States

  • Columbia P&S CRS

    New York, New York, 10032-3732, United States

  • New York Blood Center CRS

    New York, New York, 10065, United States

  • Penn Prevention CRS

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States

  • Seattle Vaccine and Prevention CRS

    Seattle, Washington, 98104, United States

  • University of Rochester Vaccines to Prevent HIV Infection CRS

    Rochester, New York, 14642, United States