Inhaled interferon could be new weapon against severe RSV in young children
NCT ID NCT06363370
First seen Jul 01, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This phase 3 trial tests whether an inhaled solution of human interferon α1b can safely help children under 2 years old recover from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) lower respiratory tract infections. The study compares the interferon treatment to a placebo, measuring improvements in breathing difficulty and other symptoms. Around 322 children will participate to see if this approach speeds up recovery and reduces illness severity.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- human interferon α1b inhaled solution
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this inhaled treatment could provide a safe, targeted way to help young children recover faster from serious RSV lung infections.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-phase trial with a moderate number of participants. The treatment may not prove more effective than placebo, and side effects from interferon are possible.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Children's Hospital, Capital Institute of Pediatrics
RECRUITINGBeijing, Beijing Municipality, 100000, China
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