Experimental HIV vaccine passes first safety check in small trial

NCT ID NCT03934541

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 08, 2026 · Updated 25 times

Summary

This early-stage study tested a new HIV vaccine in 24 healthy, HIV-negative adults to see if it is safe and can trigger an immune response. The vaccine uses a liposome (a tiny fat bubble) to deliver a piece of the HIV virus. The main goal was to check for side effects and measure antibody production. This is a first step toward developing a vaccine to prevent HIV infection.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Alabama CRS

    Birmingham, Alabama, 35294, 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

  • Fenway Health (FH) CRS

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02215-4302, United States

  • New York Blood Center CRS

    New York, New York, 10065, United States

  • Seattle Vaccine and Prevention CRS

    Seattle, Washington, 98109-1024, United States

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