Experimental HIV vaccine trimer 4571 tested in small safety trial

NCT ID NCT04985760

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This early-stage trial tested an experimental HIV vaccine called Trimer 4571 in 32 adults with HIV who were already on effective antiretroviral therapy (ART). The main goal was to check if the vaccine is safe and tolerable, and to see if it helps the immune system produce broadly neutralizing antibodies against HIV. Participants received either a low dose, high dose, or placebo vaccine, and were monitored for side effects and immune responses.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Trimer 4571 HIV vaccine with alum adjuvant

What this could lead to

If successful, this could help develop a vaccine that trains the immune system to produce broadly neutralizing antibodies against HIV, potentially leading to better HIV control or prevention strategies.

What could go wrong

This is a very early Phase 1 trial with only 32 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The vaccine is still experimental and may not produce the desired immune response or could cause side effects.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

HIV infectious disease

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • AIDS Clinical Trials Unit/The Ohio State University

    Columbus, Ohio, 43210, United States

  • University of Pittsburgh

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213, United States