Booster shot keeps seniors safe from meningitis

NCT ID NCT04142242

First seen Sep 30, 2025 · Last updated May 24, 2026 · Updated 34 times

Summary

This study looked at whether a single booster dose of the MenACYW conjugate vaccine can strengthen protection against meningococcal disease in adults aged 56 and older. Participants had received either an older or newer meningitis vaccine at least three years earlier. The goal was to see if the booster triggered a strong immune response against four key strains of the bacteria.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Investigational Site Number 6300001

    San Juan, 00981, Puerto Rico

  • Investigational Site Number 8400001

    Murray, Utah, 84123, United States

  • Investigational Site Number 8400002

    Salt Lake City, Utah, 84107, United States

  • Investigational Site Number 8400003

    San Diego, California, 92123-1881, United States

  • Investigational Site Number 8400004

    Charlottesville, Virginia, 22911, United States

  • Investigational Site Number 8400005

    Cincinnati, Ohio, 45246, United States

  • Investigational Site Number 8400007

    Jacksonville, Florida, 32205, United States

  • Investigational Site Number 8400010

    Elkridge, Maryland, 21075, United States

  • Investigational Site Number 8400011

    Columbus, Ohio, 43212, United States

  • Investigational Site Number 8400012

    Raleigh, North Carolina, 27612, United States

  • Investigational Site Number 8400013

    Fargo, North Dakota, 58104, United States

  • Investigational Site Number 8400014

    Uniontown, Pennsylvania, 15401, United States

  • Investigational Site Number 8400015

    Jacksonville, Florida, 32216, United States

  • Investigational Site Number 8400016

    Metairie, Louisiana, 70006, United States

  • Investigational Site Number 8400017

    Wichita, Kansas, 67205, United States

  • Investigational Site Number 8400018

    Anderson, South Carolina, 29621, United States

  • Investigational Site Number 8400019

    Endwell, New York, 13760, United States

  • Investigational Site Number 8400020

    West Palm Beach, Florida, 33409, United States

  • Investigational Site Number 8400021

    Greensboro, North Carolina, 27408, United States

  • Investigational Site Number 8400022

    Ponte Vedra, Florida, 32081, United States

  • Investigational Site Number 8400023

    DeLand, Florida, 32720, United States

  • Investigational Site Number 8400024

    Dallas, Texas, 75231, United States

  • Investigational Site Number 8400025

    West Jordan, Utah, 84088-8865, United States

  • Investigational Site Number 8400026

    Chandler, Arizona, 85225, United States

  • Investigational Site Number 8400027

    Newton, Kansas, 67114, United States

  • Investigational Site Number 8400028

    Waterbury, Connecticut, 06708, United States

  • Investigational Site Number 8400030

    St Louis, Missouri, 63141, United States

  • Investigational Site Number 8400031

    Richfield, Minnesota, 55423, United States

  • Investigational Site Number 8400032

    Port Orange, Florida, 32127, United States

  • Investigational Site Number 8400033

    Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27103, United States

  • Investigational Site Number 8400034

    Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina, 29464, United States

  • Investigational Site Number 8400035

    Cincinnati, Ohio, 45241, United States

  • Investigational Site Number 8400036

    Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina, 29464, United States

  • Investigational Site Number 8400038

    Clearwater, Florida, 33756, United States

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