Meningitis b vaccine tested as gonorrhea shield in men
NCT ID NCT05766904
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This Phase 3 trial tests whether a meningitis B vaccine (Bexsero) can prevent gonorrhea infections in men who have sex with men. 150 participants in Hong Kong will receive either the vaccine or a placebo. Researchers will compare infection rates and monitor safety.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
4CMenB vaccine (Bexsero)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a new way to prevent gonorrhea, a common sexually transmitted infection, using an existing vaccine.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 150 men in Hong Kong. The vaccine may not prove effective, and results may not apply to other populations.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Locations
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Stanley Ho Centre for Emerging Infectious Diseases
Shatin, Hong Kong