Could a vaccine shield HIV-Exposed newborns? early trial launches

NCT ID NCT06613789

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This early-stage trial will test a new HIV vaccine in 22 infants who were exposed to HIV during birth but are not infected. The vaccine is designed to train the immune system to recognize and fight HIV. The main goal is to see if the vaccine is safe and whether it triggers an immune response. The study is not yet recruiting.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

426c.Mod.Core-C4b vaccine with 3M-052-AF and alum adjuvants

What this could lead to

If successful, this could point toward a safe vaccine to protect HIV-exposed infants from infection.

What could go wrong

This is a very early Phase 1 trial with only 22 infants, so it is primarily checking safety, not effectiveness. The vaccine may not produce a strong immune response or could have side effects.

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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

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Soweto HVTN CRS

    Soweto, Gauteng, 1862, South Africa

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