New hookworm vaccine shows promise in early human trial

NCT ID NCT03172975

First seen Dec 29, 2025 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 29 times

Summary

This study tested a new vaccine to prevent hookworm infection in 39 healthy adults who had never had hookworms. Participants received different versions of the vaccine and were then exposed to hookworms in a controlled setting to see if the vaccine could protect them. The main goals were to check safety and whether the vaccine triggers an immune response.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • George Washington University

    Washington D.C., District of Columbia, 20037, United States

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