HIV vaccine candidate moves to human safety tests

NCT ID NCT04177355

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This Phase 1 trial tested an experimental HIV vaccine in 127 healthy, HIV-uninfected adults. The vaccine uses a protein called BG505 SOSIP.664 gp140 combined with various adjuvants to boost immune response. The main goal was to check safety and how well the vaccine triggers an immune reaction. Results will help decide if further testing is warranted.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

HIV-1 BG505 SOSIP.664 gp140 vaccine with adjuvants (TLR agonist, alum, 3M-052-AF, CpG 1018, GLA-LSQ, Trimer 4571)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could point toward a safe and effective HIV vaccine that prevents infection.

What could go wrong

This is an early Phase 1 trial focused on safety and immune response, not on preventing HIV. The vaccine may not produce strong enough immunity or could have side effects. Many HIV vaccine candidates have failed in later stages.

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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

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

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02115-6110, United States

  • Columbia P&S CRS

    New York, New York, 10032, United States

  • New York Blood Center CRS (Site 31801)

    New York, New York, 10065, United States

  • Penn Prevention CRS

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States

  • Seattle Vaccine and Prevention CRS

    Seattle, Washington, 98109-1024, United States

  • The Hope Clinic of the Emory Vaccine Center CRS

    Decatur, Georgia, 30030, United States

  • The Ponce de Leon Center CRS

    Atlanta, Georgia, 30308-2012, United States

  • University of Pittsburgh CRS

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213, United States

  • University of Rochester Vaccines to Prevent HIV Infection CRS

    Rochester, New York, 14642, United States