New malaria vaccine combo shows promise in early trial

NCT ID NCT06507605

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

Summary

This Phase 1 trial tested a new malaria vaccine that combines two different vaccine components (Pfs230D1 and R21) with an immune-boosting adjuvant called Matrix-M. The study involved 240 healthy adults aged 18 to 50 in Africa. The main goal was to check the vaccine's safety and how well it triggers an immune response, with the hope of eventually preventing both malaria infection and its spread.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
Malaria vaccine (Pfs230D1 and R21 combination with Matrix-M adjuvant)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to a more effective malaria vaccine that blocks both infection and transmission.
What could go wrong
This is an early Phase 1 trial focused on safety, not yet on preventing malaria. The vaccine may not produce strong enough immunity or could cause side effects.

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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

  • University of Science, Technique and Technology of Bamako (Usttb)

    Bamako, Mali

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