Early malaria vaccine trial halted – what we know

NCT ID NCT05270265

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This early-stage trial tested a new vaccine against Plasmodium vivax malaria, given with an adjuvant to boost immune response. It involved 25 healthy adults in the UK to check safety and immune reactions. The study was terminated early, so full results are not available.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
Pvs25-IMX313 vaccine with Matrix-M1 adjuvant
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help develop a vaccine against Plasmodium vivax malaria, a major cause of malaria outside Africa.
What could go wrong
This was a very early (Phase 1) trial that was terminated, so results are limited. The vaccine may not produce strong enough immunity or may have safety issues.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

As listed by the trial registrant

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CCVTM, University of Oxford, Churchill Hospital

    Oxford, OX3 7LE, United Kingdom

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